Sameer Nair recalled the scepticism surrounding Kaun Banega Crorepati before its launch, revealing that the show was considered an expensive gamble. He explained why Amitabh Bachchan was chosen as host and how KBC eventually became a landmark television success

The company secured approximately Rs 6,400 crore of funding, including both fund-based and non-fund-based facilities, as well as the upfront proceeds from the warrants issued