Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan recently opened up about an unfulfilled passion from his life during an upcoming episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18. The veteran actor revealed that he has always wanted to learn music but has never been able to pursue the skill, a regret that continues to stay with him.
The candid revelation came during an interaction with contestant and content creator Kritagya Nayyar, who asked Bachchan to participate in a fun game of ‘This or That’. What began as a light-hearted social media interaction soon turned into a deeply personal conversation about the actor’s wishes and things he feels he missed out on in life.
Amitabh Bachchan opens up about his love for music
During the interaction, Nayyar asked Bachchan whether he would prefer to relive a day from his past or experience a day he had never lived but had always wanted to.
Bachchan responded by reflecting on the many experiences he has had throughout his life before revealing that learning music was one of his long-standing wishes.
The actor said he had never learnt music despite having a strong desire to do so. He expressed his admiration for people who can sing or play musical instruments, saying he often wonders how they are able to perform so beautifully.
Bachchan also revealed an interesting detail about his home. According to the actor, musical instruments that could help him learn music have been collected and kept at home. However, instead of being used regularly, they remain a reminder of his unfulfilled ambition.
‘One day we will learn something’
Bachchan spoke about the instruments kept at home with humour as well as regret. He said a flower garland is placed on them with the hope that one day he would finally learn to play.
The 84-year-old actor admitted that despite having the instruments and the desire to learn, the opportunity never materialised.
His comments offered a rare glimpse into a side of the megastar that audiences do not often get to see. Despite a career spanning decades and his achievements as one of the most celebrated figures in Indian cinema, Bachchan revealed that there are still things he wishes he had pursued.
His admiration for singers and instrumentalists was evident as he spoke about listening to accomplished musicians and wondering how they manage to sing or play so well.
A candid moment on KBC
The conversation began when Nayyar complimented Bachchan and jokingly described him as the country’s biggest content creator. Bachchan responded in his characteristic witty style, asking the contestant who had told him that.
Nayyar then explained that he wanted to play the game with the actor so that he could create a reel and gain followers on social media.
The light-hearted request eventually led to Bachchan sharing a much more personal thought about his life. His response highlighted how even someone with an extraordinary professional journey can have passions that remain unexplored.
The actor’s admission also resonated because music has long been closely associated with Indian cinema, an industry in which Bachchan has spent most of his life. Although he has performed numerous songs and musical sequences on screen and has been associated with some of Hindi cinema’s most iconic soundtracks, he said he never formally learnt music.
Instruments at home remain a reminder
Bachchan’s revelation about keeping musical instruments at home added an emotional dimension to the conversation.
He indicated that the instruments were acquired with the intention of learning, but the years passed without him being able to fulfil that plan. His remark that he is now 84 and still has not learnt music reflected his sense of regret over a passion that remained incomplete.
The moment also showed Bachchan’s willingness to acknowledge that, despite professional success, life can leave certain personal ambitions unfinished.
For viewers, the exchange is expected to be one of the more personal moments of the upcoming Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 episode, allowing them to see the legendary actor beyond his familiar role as the show’s host.
KBC 18 continues its weekday run
Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 continues to bring contestants face-to-face with Bachchan, combining the quiz format with personal conversations and lighter moments.
The latest episode featuring Kritagya Nayyar’s interaction with Bachchan is set to showcase the actor’s characteristic humour while also revealing his reflections on an ambition he has carried for years.
For Bachchan, learning music may remain an unfulfilled dream, but his candid admission serves as a reminder that even after an illustrious career, some personal aspirations can remain on the wish list.
Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 airs Monday to Friday at 9 pm on Sony Entertainment Television.