During an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18, host Amitabh Bachchan shared personal anecdotes about his college days, revealing that he once briefly entertained the idea of pursuing a career in the Indian Foreign Service (IFS).
Key Highlights from the Discussion
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Academic Struggles: Bachchan recalled that his father, Dr. Harivansh Rai Bachchan, insisted on him getting a graduation degree. He opted to study Science, but struggled significantly during his first year. He ultimately failed an exam and managed to pass only through ATKT (Allowed To Keep Terms) by a narrow margin of just two marks.
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Contemplating Civil Services: Inspired by the ambition surrounding UPSC examinations, he harbored a desire to join the IFS. However, he admitted he lacked knowledge about the field—joking that he didn’t even know the “I” of IFS—which led him to abandon the idea early on.
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The Context: The conversation was sparked by contestant Pragati Kalpekar, who shared that she aspired to become an IFS officer so she could represent India globally as a diplomat.
