Kaun Banega Crorepati 17: Diljit Dosanjh graces the hot seat with Amitabh Bachchan

Diljit Dosanjh, one of India’s most loved singers and actors, is all set to appear on the 17th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati. The episode featuring the global Punjabi star will air on October 31.

The Good Newwz actor had earlier revealed his appearance on the Amitabh Bachchan-hosted show through a post on X, leaving fans eagerly waiting to see him on the iconic quiz show. Now, the singer has shared the official promo on Instagram, where he can be seen performing and sharing a light-hearted moment with Mr. Bachchan himself.In the promo, Diljit looks dashing in a blue t-shirt paired with black trousers and his signature white turban. The Chamkila star, who recently received international recognition for his performance in the Imtiaz Ali directorial, was warmly introduced by Amitabh Bachchan as “Punjab Ka Puttar.” The two shared a heartfelt hug on stage, creating a memorable moment for fans across the country.

The channel also shared the same promo as a collaborative post with Diljit, adding to the excitement for the upcoming episode.Fans were quick to flood the comment section with love and enthusiasm after the promo’s release. One fan wrote, “Punjabi aa gye oye!” while another commented, “KBC highest TRP about to come.” Many expressed how happy they were to see Diljit representing Punjab on one of India’s most iconic shows, calling it a proud moment for his fans.

Interestingly, Diljit had already hinted about his KBC appearance earlier on X. When a fan asked him, “How was the experience in KBC?” the Soorma actor humbly replied, “It’s for the Punjab flood.” This short yet powerful response immediately grabbed attention, as it revealed that his participation in the show was for a noble cause.It is being speculated that the prize money Diljit won on Kaun Banega Crorepati will be donated to Punjab’s flood relief campaign.

Earlier this year, Punjab faced one of its most severe floods, which left many families displaced and in need of help. Several celebrities came forward to support the victims, and Diljit was one of the first to take action. He had announced the adoption of several affected villages and personally ensured that his team was on the ground providing assistance to those in need.The singer had also shared an emotional video speaking about the flood situation, which quickly went viral online. The post received over 4 million likes and 110,000 comments, with people praising him for using his influence to bring attention to such an important cause.