Originally posted by: visrom
The present format doesn't mean fewer questions. They have introduced a time limit till one reaches 3.2 Lakh, so those questions are proceeding really fast. In the previous format, we had contestants pondering over questions even at 10K, 20K etc.
Because there is a time limit for answering questions, they are able to introduce some chit-chat between Mr Bachchan and the contestant, which is to some extent scripted. Obviously Mr Bachchan doesn't know about the contestants, so he has probably been given the questions he has to ask.