KBC 17: Meet this season’s first crorepati in CISF jawan Aditya Kumar

KBC 17: Today’s episode will be quite interesting as we witness this season’s first crorepati with government officer Aditya Kumar. Here's more about his journey and the questions from the quiz show

KBC 17 contestant Aditya Kumar

The seventeenth season of Kaun Banega Crorepati, or KBC 17 opened up with the theme “Akal Hai toh Akadh Hai,” which translates to “If you’ve knowledge and wisdom, then there is pride.” Today’s episode will be quite interesting as we witness this season’s first crorepati with government officer Aditya Kumar.

Meet the talented Aditya Kumar of KBC 17

Amitabh Bachchan-hosted KBC 17 is among the most-watched quiz shows in India. In the seventh episode, Aditya Kumar, a CISF officer, grabbed the hot seat and impressed everyone with his skills. During his introduction, Aditya shared that he hails from a small town in Uttarakhand. He is currently employed in CISF as a Deputy Commandant at UTPS Ukai, Gujarat. He also revealed his inspirational journey as he competed against thousands for the government job. Aditya cracked the exam and became an officer in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). He also added that he doesn’t want to stop here but would like to prepare for the National Security Guard (NSG), also known as the "Black Cat Commandos," as he wishes to serve his country better.

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Aditya stuck at 25,00,000 question

KBC 17 episode 7 was packed with excitement as viewers were stunned with Aditya Kumar’s intelligence. He answered every question smoothly and didn’t use any lifelines until he was really confused with the 13th question amounting to 25 lakh. He used his first lifeline for this question..

Q. Who among these played on the Grammy-winning album West Meets East along with the great violinist Yehudi Menuhin?

The options were: A) Ustad Vilayat Khan B) Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, C) Pandit Ravi Shankar, D) Ustad Ali Akbar Khan

Can you guess?

The audience helped Aditya win 25 lakh as they correctly answered with maximum votes for option C) Pandit Ravi Shankar.

It was Pandit Ravi Shankar who collaborated for the Grammy-winning album West Meets East.

Before Big B could ask the 14th question for 50,00,000, the buzzer ended the game for the night. So stay tuned to witness Aditya’s exhilarating journey as he attempts a 7-crore question in the upcoming episode.

FAQs:

Q. How to watch KBC 17?

A. KBC 17 is available on Sony LIV (also on OTTplay Premium).

Q. Who is the host of KBC 17?

A. Amitabh Bachchan returns as the iconic host of KBC 17.

Q. Has anybody ever won 7 crore in KBC?

A. Two brothers from Delhi, Achin and Sarthak Narula, were the only pair to win the 7 crore jackpot in KBC season 8.

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