Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), the iconic quiz show, has made a grand comeback on Sony TV with its new season. The legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan once again takes the helm as the host, bringing his unique charm and gravitas to the show.
In the first episode of this new season, the hot seat was occupied by Utkarsh Baxi, a bright contestant hailing from Gujarat. Though originally from Gujarat, Utkarsh works as an HR Business Partner for an IT company based in Bangalore, reflecting the modern Indian story of migration for career opportunities.
Utkarsh played the game with remarkable poise and intelligence, successfully navigating through several challenging questions. His strong performance brought him to the 25 lakh rupees question, a milestone that would have significantly increased his winnings from the already impressive sum of 3.20 lakhs.
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The question that stood between Utkarsh and 25 lakh rupees was:
“According to the Mahabharata, which god gifted a garland to Amba, saying whoever wears it will be the person to kill Bhishma?”
- (A) Lord Shiva
- (B) Lord Kartikeya
- (C) Lord Indra
- (D) Lord Vayu
Faced with this difficult question, Utkarsh decided to use his Phone a Friend lifeline. His friend answered confidently, but given the high stakes, Utkarsh wisely chose to use the Double Dip lifeline as well, ensuring he had two chances to answer correctly. Unfortunately, despite the thoughtful strategy, both answers were incorrect, and Utkarsh’s dream of winning 25 lakhs slipped away. He walked away with 3.20 lakhs, a respectable sum, but far less than what he could have won.
The correct answer to the question was (B) Lord Kartikeya.
This heart-wrenching moment was a reminder of the unpredictable nature of KBC, where knowledge, strategy, and a bit of luck all play crucial roles. It also left the viewers pondering the tough question that stumped Utkarsh Baxi.
Would you have known the answer? KBC continues to captivate audiences with such moments of high drama, proving why it remains one of India’s most beloved game shows.
