Manoj Bajpayee Gets Emotional on KBC, Recreates First Hug With Amitabh Bachchan After 28 Years
The upcoming episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati will see an emotional and unforgettable moment as acclaimed actor Manoj Bajpayee reunites with Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan — nearly 28 years after their first meeting left him speechless.
Bajpayee appeared on the quiz show along with the cast of The Family Man Season 3, and during his conversation with the KBC host, he recalled a memory that remains etched in his heart even today — the day he first met Amitabh Bachchan after the screening of Satya in the late 1990s.
A Memory Frozen in Time
Sharing the story, Manoj said he was so nervous to face Amitabh Bachchan that he tried to hide from him altogether.
“A senior film journalist tricked me into stepping out of the car and then locked it from inside. I panicked and ran straight into the washroom,” Manoj recalled.
When he finally stepped out, thinking the coast was clear, he found Abhishek Bachchan waiting for him outside. Minutes later, the moment he had feared — yet secretly cherished — arrived.
“That’s when Amitabh Sir appeared right in front of me. Time stopped. I couldn’t hear anything. He was holding my hand and talking, and I had gone blank,” Manoj said.
Overwhelmed, the actor gathered courage and asked: “Sir, may I hug you?”
“And Amitabh Sir warmly hugged me,” Manoj said as the audience erupted in applause.
A Full-Circle Moment on KBC
On the KBC stage, Manoj relived that moment by asking Amitabh Bachchan for another hug — this time not as a young actor in awe of his idol, but as one of Indian cinema’s most respected performers.
The hug was shared with the same warmth and mutual respect, marking a perfect full-circle moment for both stars and for longtime fans of Hindi cinema.
The Family Man Season 3 Returns This Week
Manoj Bajpayee is gearing up for the much-awaited premiere of The Family Man Season 3, which streams on November 21. Created by Raj & DK, the series follows Bajpayee’s iconic character Srikant Tiwari, a middle-class family man secretly working for an intelligence agency.
The new season also stars Priyamani and Sharib Hashmi, and introduces Jaideep Ahlawat as the antagonist.
Final Thoughts from TheTrendingPeople.com
Some moments in cinema go beyond screens, scripts, and applause — they become stories. Manoj Bajpayee’s heartfelt tribute to Amitabh Bachchan is one such story, reminding us of the power of humility, gratitude, and lifelong inspiration. With The Family Man 3 arriving this week, the timing couldn’t be more perfect.