Rishab Shetty, star and director of "Kantara: Chapter 1," joined legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan on the sets of the quiz show "Kaun Banega Crorepati 17" to personally wish Big B a happy birthday. The meeting was celebrated by Hombale Films, the production house behind Kantara, which posted a heartfelt tribute wishing Amitabh Bachchan boundless energy on his birthday. This encounter also hinted at Rishab Shetty's upcoming appearance on the show, generating excitement among fans. The event symbolized a significant crossover of generations and Indian cinematic storytelling, with Rishab Shetty, currently rising as a national icon due to Kantara's success, sharing the screen with the megastar Amitabh Bachchan. The celebration took place amid the strong soaring success of Kantara: Chapter 1, a prequel that delves into the historical folklore and mythological background of the original 2022 blockbuster, released worldwide on October 2, 2025[1][3].
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1.https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/regional/rishab-shetty-joins-amitabh-bachchan-on-kbc-17-sets-as-hombale-films-sends-heartfelt-birthday-wishes-article-13610767.html
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kantara-chapter-1-rishab-shetty-reveals-upcoming-film-has-unforgettable-moments/articleshow/124129719.cms
3.https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2025/Oct/12/rishab-shetty-to-appear-on-amitabh-bachchans-kaun-banega-crorepati
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kantara-chapter-1-rishab-shetty-admits-exhaustion-from-the-journey-says-usually-i-am-composed-and-mentally-strong/articleshow/124080903.cms
5.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldyHDa3vtXU
6.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqUQdhOtnlY
7.https://www.cityairnews.com/content/makers-of-kantara-wish-rishab-shetty-a-divine-and-glorious-birthday
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Citations
1.https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/regional/rishab-shetty-joins-amitabh-bachchan-on-kbc-17-sets-as-hombale-films-sends-heartfelt-birthday-wishes-article-13610767.html
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kantara-chapter-1-rishab-shetty-reveals-upcoming-film-has-unforgettable-moments/articleshow/124129719.cms
3.https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2025/Oct/12/rishab-shetty-to-appear-on-amitabh-bachchans-kaun-banega-crorepati
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kantara-chapter-1-rishab-shetty-admits-exhaustion-from-the-journey-says-usually-i-am-composed-and-mentally-strong/articleshow/124080903.cms
5.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldyHDa3vtXU
6.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqUQdhOtnlY
7.https://www.cityairnews.com/content/makers-of-kantara-wish-rishab-shetty-a-divine-and-glorious-birthday
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