India, Nov. 5 -- On Gurpurab today, it's the perfect moment to recall a lesser-known aspect of one of India's most beloved stars - Amitabh Bachchan. As we celebrate the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, take a look at the actor's cultural legacy with a throwback to the time he revealed he is half-Sikh, tracing his maternal roots to a Sikh family from Punjab.

In an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, the star opened up about his parents' marriage, sharing how he finds the label "inter-caste" uncomfortable when describing their union. While speaking to contestant Kirti, he said, "I find it a little awkward to call it inter-caste. My father was from Uttar Pradesh, and my mother was from a Sikh family. I believe I am half-Sardar. When I ...