IITian stumped by Rs 25 lakh Isro question on KBC 18, walks away with Rs 12.5 lakh
Kritagaya Nayar, an IITian, quit Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 at Rs 12.5 lakh before a Rs 25 lakh question on Nandini Harinath's museum-displayed saree.
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Kaun Banega Crorepati
Kaun Banega Crorepati is way more than just some quiz show you flip on after dinner. It’s basically a national treasure at this point. Sure, it started off as a simple game with some cash at the end, but honestly, it snowballed into something massive.
People watch it not just for the chance to see someone win big bucks, but because it’s like peeking into the hopes and hustle of everyday folks. Questions start off easy, then it gets trickier as you move up. Every right answer, you’re inching closer to a fat paycheque.
But let’s not kid ourselves, it’s not just about knowing who invented the telephone or whatever. Just sitting on that hot seat takes guts. Half the battle is nerves, not trivia. KBC did something wild it made knowing stuff cool. Suddenly, families are glued to the TV, arguing over answers, rooting for strangers.
Hosted by the great actor Amitabh Bachchan, KBC has been on television screens for a very long time and has gained huge popularity among people. This show is not only for common people to earn money but it also does a lot of charity through its quizzes as different eminent personalities also take part in KBC and try to contribute for various welfare initiatives from their winning amount.
It’s basically a ritual in a lot of homes. KBC is not about just winning huge it teaches us to never give up on our dreams and dont feel hesitant to start no matter where your are.
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