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KBC 18: Amitabh Bachchan recalls failing exam, appearing for ATKT: ‘I wanted to become an IFS officer’
Updated On: 29 August, 2026 11:22 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Amitabh Bachchan recalled failing an examination and appearing for an ATKT, sharing an early academic setback from his youth. The veteran actor also revealed that he once aspired to become an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer before pursuing a career in films

Amitabh Bachchan (Picture via Instagram)
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan took a candid trip down memory lane on Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18, recalling his academic struggles and revealing that he once wanted to pursue a career in the Indian Foreign Service (IFS).
The megastar shared the anecdote while speaking about his younger days and his experiences during his graduation. He recalled how his father, legendary poet Dr Harivansh Rai Bachchan, had emphasised the importance of completing graduation.


