KARACHI: Pakistani heartthrob Ali Zafar and the rest of the cast members from the upcoming Bollywood hit Kill Dil appeared on the most watched TV show in India, Kaun Banega Crorepati last night.
Even though Ali was accompanied by his fellows Parineeti Chopra, Ranveer Singh and veteran Govinda, the crowd went wild as soon as Ali entered the set they wanted to meet him and get pictures taken with him.
Ali and the rest of the cast even shook a leg with the host, the legendary Amitabh Bachchan, on one of the songs from the hit soundtrack of their upcoming film.
During the show, Ali told Bachchan how huge a fan he’s been ever since he was a child, and had even drawn a sketch of him when he was 12.
Ali showed that sketch to the superstar which his mother had kept safe and sent for the show. Bachchan, on seeing the sketch, got emotional and thanked Ali for it.
Sketch of Amitabh Bachchan by Ali Zafar. PHOTO: PUBLICITY
At that moment, Bachchan asked Ali to recreate a sketch of his live on the show and the result was a masterpiece nonetheless. The crowd and Bachchan were amazed at his talent and the result was a round of applause for Ali.
Another dream came true for Ali as he sang live for Bachchan. Not only did this make Bachchan emotional, but it was special moment for Ali who said, “I have no words for the respect and warmth I received from the crowd and especially Mr Bachchan. I have grown up watching his films, singing songs of his films and used to sketch him when I was a child. I have been his fan all my life but after seeing his energy and radiant personality, I have become his greatest fan.”
Ali Zafar and Amitabh Bachchan holding the sketch. PHOTO: PUBLICITY
With only five films across the border, Ali has not only managed to earn fans among the Indian audiences but also in the film fraternity.
A Yash Raj Films production, Kill Dil is directed by Shaad Ali and is slated for release on November 14. Music for the film has been composed by Shankar-Ehsan-Loy and the lyrics have been penned by Gulzar.
Click here for a glimpse of the crowd in a frenzy when Ali was on the KBC set.