A playful exchange between Amitabh Bachchan and ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18’ contestant Manjusha Shirsath is set to bring laughter to the show’s upcoming episode, as a film dialogue challenge turns into a tongue-twister contest.

The interaction began when Manjusha challenged Bachchan to recite a famous film dialogue of his choice. She jokingly reminded the megastar that he is usually the one who challenges contestants on the show, rather than the other way around.

Responding in his signature witty style, Bachchan said, “I am here to test you and not to be tested.”

Manjusha continued the banter, suggesting that after Bachchan’s long and celebrated career in the film industry, his performance would help pave the way for her own stardom. She then chose the dialogue, “Zindagi soojh bane, saajan na hone paaye; saaje dil jab bhi baje, awaaz na hone paaye.”

When Bachchan struggled to recite the lines correctly, he challenged Manjusha to try them herself. She then took the challenge in a different direction, asking him to say the classic tongue-twister, “Kachcha papad, pakka papad.”

Quick with a comeback, Bachchan replied, “Now I finally understand. You were trying to say that I can’t speak well. Now say it yourself. Say Kachcha papad, pakka papad.”

The challenge eventually returned to Manjusha, who also stumbled over the words, giving Bachchan the opportunity to have the last laugh. The light-hearted exchange turned the quiz show’s usual question-and-answer format into a fun moment between the host and contestant.

‘Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18’ airs Monday to Friday at 9 pm on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.