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Amitabh Bachchan's Support Revives Kirori Mal College Iconic Auditorium
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Moneycontrol•12-10-2026, 10:01
Amitabh Bachchan's Support Revives Kirori Mal College Iconic Auditorium
- •Amitabh Bachchan's support has helped restore the iconic Frank Thakurdas Memorial Auditorium at his alma mater Kirori Mal College, Delhi University.
- •Principal Dinesh Khattar invited the megastar to inaugurate the newly renovated auditorium during a meeting on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati.
- •Bachchan responded positively to the invitation, though his attendance depends on his professional schedule.
- •The auditorium is named after Frank Thakurdas, a vital mentor who supported Bachchan during the early days of his acting journey.
- •Kirori Mal College boasts a rich legacy of distinguished alumni including the late Satish Kaushik, Ali Abbas Zafar, and Divyendu, among others.
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Kirori Mal College's iconic auditorium, named after Frank Thakurdas, has undergone renovation with the financial and supportive backing of its distinguished alumnus and megastar Amitabh Bachchan.
A delegation from Kirori Mal College led by Principal Dinesh Khattar invited Amitabh Bachchan to inaugurate the refurbished space during a meeting on the stage of Kaun Banega Crorepati.
Kirori Mal College boasts a legacy of celebrated former students, including filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar, the late actor-director Satish Kaushik, lyricist Raj Shekhar, actors Sargun Mehta, Siddharth, Divyendu, Zeeshan Ayyub, and Naveen Patnaik.
