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Amitabh Bachchan Reveals His Trick to Avoid Jaya's Scolding on KBC

On the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati, Amitabh Bachchan shared a personal anecdote about how he manages late shoots without facing Jaya Bachchan's questions. The megastar also disclosed that he handles household chores when staff is absent and joked about his cooking limitations.

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Amitabh Bachchan Shares His Late-Night Strategy

On the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati, contestant Preetiraj turned the tables on host Amitabh Bachchan, asking him about his wife, Jaya Bachchan. The veteran actor, known for his witty repartees, revealed a small habit he follows whenever he knows he will return home late after a shoot.

"I send a message to everyone in the family group telling them that I have a shoot and will be late. I also ask them not to wait for me for dinner," Amitabh explained, as reported by The Economic Times. He added that giving Jaya advance notice helps him avoid being questioned when he eventually reaches home.

"If I fail to inform her, I know exactly what awaits me—questions about where I was and why I didn't tell anyone I would be late," he joked. The actor also noted that when he is extremely late, Jaya simply has her dinner and goes to bed instead of waiting for him.

Household Chores and Cooking

Amitabh also opened up about his domestic life, sharing that he pitches in with housework when the staff is absent. "Whether there are four, eight, or 10 staff members, when there is no one at home, I do all the work myself. I take care of the cleaning and everything," he said.

However, the actor admitted that cooking is not his forte. "I don't know how to cook, so sometimes we order food from outside, or I ask Jaya, 'Deviji, please make something,'" he said. He added that Jaya gets excited when he asks her to cook and makes different dishes for him every day.

The conversation offered a rare glimpse into the personal life of the Bollywood icon, who has been hosting the quiz show for over 25 years. Amitabh and Jaya got married on June 3, 1973, in a private ceremony in Mumbai, shortly after the success of the film Zanjeer. The couple's marriage reportedly followed the advice of Amitabh's father, poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan.

Current Projects

Amitabh is currently hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 and is also working on the sequel to his sci-fi film Kalki 2898 AD. Fans can catch more candid moments from the actor on the show, which continues to air new episodes.

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The Economic Times as of Aug 25, 2026, 2:15 AM UTC

Framing: Our reading The headline focuses on Amitabh Bachchan's 'trick' for late-night returns and his handling of household chores, emphasizing a playful 'megastar reveals' angle. — Lighthearted and admiring; the tone is consistent with celebrity gossip, describing the segment as 'fun' and 'amusing'.

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On the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati, contestant Preetiraj asked Amitabh Bachchan about his wife Jaya Bachchan.
Amitabh Bachchan said he sends a message to a family group when he knows he will be late, informing them not to wait for dinner.
He joked that if he fails to inform Jaya, he will face questions about where he was and why he didn't tell anyone.
He said when he is extremely late, Jaya has her dinner and goes to bed instead of waiting for him.
Amitabh Bachchan said he does all household chores when staff is absent: 'Whether there are four, eight, or 10 staff members, when there is no one at home, I do all the work myself. I take care of the cleaning and everything.'
He said he doesn't know how to cook, so sometimes they order food outside, or he asks Jaya, 'Deviji, please make something.'
He said Jaya gets excited when he asks her to cook and makes different dishes for him every day.
Mentioned that Amitabh and Jaya got married on June 3, 1973, in a private ceremony in Mumbai, shortly after the success of Zanjeer, following advice from Amitabh's father, poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan.
He is currently hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 and working on the sequel to his sci-fi film Kalki 2898 AD.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimOn the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati, contestant Preetiraj asked Amitabh Bachchan about his wife Jaya Bachchan.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Economic Times as of Aug 25, 2026, 2:15 AM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:22 AM UTC
ClaimAmitabh Bachchan said he sends a message to a family group when he knows he will be late, informing them not to wait for dinner.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Economic Times as of Aug 25, 2026, 2:15 AM UTC
ClaimAmitabh Bachchan joked that if he fails to inform Jaya, she will question him about where he was and why he didn't tell anyone.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Economic Times as of Aug 25, 2026, 2:15 AM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:22 AM UTC
ClaimAmitabh Bachchan said when he is extremely late, Jaya has her dinner and goes to bed instead of waiting for him.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Economic Times as of Aug 25, 2026, 2:15 AM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:22 AM UTC
ClaimAmitabh Bachchan said he does all household chores when staff is absent: 'Whether there are four, eight, or 10 staff members, when there is no one at home, I do all the work myself. I take care of the cleaning and everything.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Economic Times as of Aug 25, 2026, 2:15 AM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:22 AM UTC
ClaimAmitabh Bachchan said he doesn't know how to cook, so sometimes they order food outside, or he asks Jaya, 'Deviji, please make something.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Economic Times as of Aug 25, 2026, 2:15 AM UTC
ClaimAmitabh Bachchan said Jaya gets excited when he asks her to cook and makes different dishes for him every day.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Economic Times as of Aug 25, 2026, 2:15 AM UTC
ClaimAmitabh and Jaya got married on June 3, 1973, in a private ceremony in Mumbai.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Economic Times as of Aug 25, 2026, 2:15 AM UTC
ClaimAmitabh and Jaya tied the knot shortly after the success of their film Zanjeer.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Economic Times as of Aug 25, 2026, 2:15 AM UTC
ClaimThe marriage of Amitabh and Jaya took place following advice from Amitabh's father, poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via The Economic Times as of Aug 25, 2026, 2:15 AM UTC
ClaimAmitabh is currently hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Economic Times as of Aug 25, 2026, 2:15 AM UTC
ClaimAmitabh is working on the sequel to his sci-fi film Kalki 2898 AD.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via The Economic Times as of Aug 25, 2026, 2:15 AM UTC

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