KBC 17: Colonel Sofiya Qureshi discusses India's Operation Sindoor with Amitabh Bachchan; 'It was important to answer back'
KBC 17: In the upcoming episode, we will see Colonel Sofiya Qureshi sharing insights about India's Operation Sindoor and why it was important to answer back.
Last Updated: 03.15 PM, Aug 15, 2025
In April 2025, the entire nation was shaken by the news of the horrible terror attack in Pahalgam. To fight back, Operation Sindoor, a military operation, was conducted by India in response to a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, aiming to neutralize terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan. Now, Amitabh Bachchan's Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17 will feature a special Independence Day episode with esteemed officers from the Indian Armed Forces: Colonel Sofiya Qureshi of the Indian Army, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh of the Indian Air Force, and Commander Prerna Deosthalee of the Indian Navy, who played a crucial role during media briefings on Operation Sindoor.
Colonel Sofiya Qureshi on Operation Sindoor
In the KBC 17 promo released by Sony TV, host Amitabh Bachchan can be seen welcoming Colonel Sofiya Qureshi of the Indian Army, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh of the Indian Air Force and Commander Prerna Deosthalee of the Indian Navy, on the show. Colonel Sofiya Qureshi opened up about India's Operation Sindoor against Pakistan.
"Pakistan yeh karta chala aa raha hai. Toh jawab dena banta tha, sir. Isiliye Operation Sindoor ko plan kiya gaya. (Pakistan has been doing this for years; it was important to answer back, which is why Operation Sindoor was planned)" she said.
To which, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh added, "Raat ko ek baj kar paanch minute se lekar dedh baje tak, pachhis minute me khel khatam kar diya. (At night, between 1.05 am to 1.30 am, we ended their game in just 25 minutes)"
"Targets were destroyed and koi bhi civilians ko koi harm nahi hua tha. (Targets were destroyed and no civilians were harmed)" said Commander Prerna Deosthalee. Colonel Sofiya added that this is a new India, with a new mindset. The promo ended with Big B and the audience chanting Bharat Mata Ki Jai in unison.
When and where to watch the KBC 17 episode?
This special Independence Day episode will be aired on August 15 at 9 pm on Sony TV and Sony LIV. You can also watch it with your OTTplay Premium subscription.
FAQs
Q: Who will host KBC 17?
A: Amitabh Bachchan has returned as the host of Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17.
Q: When does KBC 2025 start?
A: KBC 17 started on August 11, 2025. You can watch it on Sony TV and SonyLIV (OTTplay Premium).
Q: How much does Amitabh Bachchan charge for KBC?
A: As per media reports, for Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) Season 17, Amitabh Bachchan is reportedly charging INR 5 crore per episode. Since the show airs five days a week, his weekly earnings from KBC are estimated to be around INR 25 crore.