Ramayana stars promote film on KBC with Amitabh Bachchan’s Diwali firecracker anecdote

Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Ravi Dubey promoted the upcoming mythological film Ramayana: Part 1 on Amitabh Bachchan’s quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati 18. Sony TV released a teaser showing the trio making a grand entrance to chants of “Jai Shri Ram” and greeting Amitabh with folded hands. Ranbir asked the veteran host about his fondest Diwali memory. Amitabh replied that if a neighbour’s firecracker bursts, theirs must be louder, delivering the line in Hindi. The comment made Ranbir clap and all three actors burst into laughter. The segment aired on 29‑30 October, Thursday‑Friday at 9 pm on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV as a Diwali special with the Ramayana cast. The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra and actor Yash. It stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. Supporting roles include Anupam Kher, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor, Adinath Kothare, Arun Govil, Indira Krishnan and Lara Dutta. The first part is set to hit theatres on 5 November and the second instalment is planned for Diwali 2027. ## Context KBC is a long‑running Indian quiz show hosted by Amitabh Bachchan. Ramayana is a classic Indian epic often adapted for screen. Launching the promo during Diwali ties the film’s festive theme to the holiday.