On Amitabh Bachchan's birthday, a look at his KBC journey. Monday Masala

If you haven't responded with 'Lock kar diya jaye' when someone answers your question, you have been living under a rock, unaware of the phenomenon called Kaun Banega Crorepati. On Amitabh Bachchan's birthday today, let's recall his journey on the show.

Kaun Banega Crorepati started in 2000, a time when not many people were acquainted with smartphones. As the clock struck 9 pm, the audience switched on their television sets to watch the contestants tackle questions to win the coveted Rs 1 crore prize money. And now, 21 years later, the quiz-based reality show is still a hit among the audience. The main reason behind its success is Amitabh Bachchan, the man who has ruled the entertainment industry since 1969. The first season of KBC premiered on July 3, 2000, on Star TV and it was Amitabh Bachchan’s first time as a television host. Cut to today, the Shahenshah of Bollywood is still winning hearts with KBC 13. As Amitabh Bachchan turns 79 years old today, October 11, let's recall his journey on Kaun Banega Crorepati.