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| July 24, 2000 | ||
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| FLIPSIDE To B or Not to B By Dilip Bobb
Big B:
Welcome to the show. My name is Amitabh Bachchan (clash of cymbals,
flashing lights, smoke). Here's our latest contestant. Her name is Pooja
and she's from Delhi. Pooja, are you feeling lucky tonight? Big B:
Thank you very much. You are most kind. Are you ready for the first
question? Here it is. If you answer correctly, you win Rs 1,000. What is
the name of the prime minister of India? Is it A) Sonia Gandhi, B) Atal
Bihari Vajpayee, C) Rabri Devi, D) Bill Clinton. Big B:
Take your time. Think carefully. It's a tricky question. Big B:
(Pregnant pause) Are you sure? Big B:
(Ponders, looks down, strokes his beard, frowns) Positive? Big B:
(Even more pregnant pause) Definite? Big B:
Once the computer locks the answer, you are committed. Big B:
Remember, if your answer is wrong, you lose Rs 1,000 and you leave with
nothing. Big B:
Don't you want to use your lifeline? Big B:
This is a very important moment in your life. Remember, you could win or
lose Rs 1,000. Big B:
(Exceptionally long and exceptionally pregnant pause) Absolutely certain? Big B:
(To the studio audience) She seems very certain. (Canned laughter,
applause) Pooja, one last time, are you absolutely sure? Big B:
(Deep in thought) Most people in your position would use the lifeline. Are
you sure you don't want to use the phone-a-friend, call someone to ask for
their help? Big B:
(Beaming) Very good decision. I could tell you were a very smart girl.
Computer, dial the number. Pooja, who would you like to call? |
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It's
all in the stars. Star TV that is. The Big B is back with a bang in a new
avatar as a television host and his ratings haven't been better in the
past 20 years even though the medium is somewhat smaller. The show's
initial popularity also means that he can start wiping the slate clean and
keep the income-tax people away from his door. There are, however, some
carping critics who find fault with the script and Amitabh's dialogue
which has started to get repetitious. Some are even calling it the Big
Bore. Here are excerpts from the latest episode.