KBC 17: Amitabh Bachchan's show finds its first crorepati, will he win Rs 7 crore too?
Aditya Kumar will be seen attempting Rs 7 crore question on Amitabh Bachchan-hosted KBC 17. This would take place over the episode airing/streaming on Monday, August 18.
Last Updated: 12.51 PM, Aug 18, 2025
Kaun Banega Crorepati 17's first crorepati has been announced. Aditya Kumar, hailing from Uttarakhand, is the first crorepati on Amitabh Bachchan-hosted quiz show. The episode is scheduled to air/stream tonight, i.e. on Monday, August 18. While earning Rs. 1 crore, Aditya Kumar also attempted Rs. 7 crore question.
KBC 17's first crorepati
KBC 17 has found its first crorepati. Uttarakhand's Aditya Kumar attempted Rs. 1 crore question and won it. "Bahut upar pahunch gaye aap," Amitabh Bachchan was heard telling the contestant, before announcing that the contestant indeed won 'Ek Crore!' As expected, Aditya Kumar jumped out of his seat. The two joked that he should win Rs. 7 crore.
Aditya Kumar attempts Rs 7 crore question
Aditya Kumar attempted the question for Rs. 7 crore. "Solvah prashn (16th question), saat crore rupay (Rs. 7 crore)," Amitabh was heard telling the contestant. Aditya attempted the question and risked the money he earned. The question and answer for the same will be revealed at 9 pm tonight.
Aditya Kumar's prank on his friends backfires
Aditya Kumar had played a prank on his friends. He asked them to stitch new clothes, stating that he would be going to KBC 17 as a contestant and continued the prank for a week. After a week, he revealed that it was a prank. Thus, this time around, when Aditya actually got on the quiz show, his friends refused to believe it until he showed them the official message from the makers.
KBC 17 is available for streaming on SonyLIV via OTTplay Premium. The quiz show airs from Monday-Friday at 9 pm.
FAQs
Q: Who hosts 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.