Industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla recently appeared on an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, where he spoke candidly about his family values, personal journey and the deep rooted relationship between the Birla and Tata families. In conversation with host Amitabh Bachchan, the Aditya Birla Group chairman shared anecdotes that highlighted trust, legacy and mutual respect.

Kumar Mangalam Birla talks about his father and grandfather

Recalling his upbringing, Birla spoke about the influence of his late father Aditya Kumar Birla and his grandfather B K Birla. “My grandfather and father always believed that business should be built on values, not just numbers,” he said, adding that discipline and ethics were ingrained in him from an early age. “Those lessons stay with you for life,” Birla noted.