Another encouraging tale to unfold on Sony TV's Kaun Banega Crorepati

It was an emotional moment on the sets of Sony Entertainment Television’s Kaun Banega Crorepati (Big Synergy) as Amitabh Bachchan made an earnest appeal for a very special hot seat contestant. The extraordinary story of Johnson Philem was so moving that it made everyone present quite emotional. The upcoming special ‘doosra mauka’ episode will witness 30-year old Manipur contestant Johnson Philem make his way to the hot seat. Accompanying him will be the Deputy Editor of Aaj Tak- Sumit Awasthi. Johnson revealed to Mr. Bachchan that he was 18 years when he fell victim to cross firing in Manipur. The incident took place on 20 September in the year 1999. He had planned to go out with his friends to celebrate when suddenly a cross firing took place. Johnson tried to escape from the back gate of the restaurant when suddenly someone fired on him from behind and the bullet hit him. Due to delay in his operation his lower part of the body got totally paralyzed. He added that he has been in pain since 13-14 years, and he is now living on pain killers. Also due to the intake of pain killers, there are some major side effects such as memory loss, hair fall and sleepless nights. After hearing his story the superstar appealed to all the doctors to please come forward and help him. He also promised to personally inquire and ask doctors about Johnson Philem’s treatment. Later Big B asked Johnson about his favorite actress and he shyly replied that it was Anushka Sharma. The legend was quick to connect the call to the beautiful actor and when Johnson asked her if she would go out for a coffee with him, she was quick to say a “yes”. Obliged with so much love Johnson gifted the Shahenshah a white muffler signifying the symbolic coming together in a bond of friendship. Watch the inspiring story of Johnson Philem this Sunday (Oct 6) 8:30pm.