KBC 17: Can you answer this 5,00,000 question that analyst and entrepreneur Shruti Jain failed to answer and decided to quit. Here's a glimpse of her game...

Last Updated: 01.14 PM, Aug 20, 2025
Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, aka KBC 17, kickstarted with iconic host Amitabh Bachchan’s return to present the special silver jubilee season. The popular quiz show not only fulfills the dreams of many people but also inspires viewers to prioritise knowledge and wisdom. In the recent episode 7, we meet two contestants who bagged the hot seat with their smart personalities. One of the contestants was Shruti Jain. Accompanied by her fiancee and in-laws, Shruti won the Jaldi 5 round in the previous episode and answered a few questions. A structure analyst and entrepreneur by profession, Shruti had some wholesome conversations with Amitabh Bachchan. Although she couldn’t win big, her thoughts about marriage and life surely inspired many young girls. Wondering how much she won and what was the question that made her quit? Read on…
On KBC 17 episode 7, Shruti Jain faced some tough dilemmas on the hot seat as she struggled to answer. She used her Audience Poll lifeline for a 3 lakh question. Check it out below:
Q. Which saltwater lagoon, located along the Coromandel Coast, is shared between Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu?
The options were: A) Chilika Lake B) Vembanad Lake, C) Kolleru Lake, D) Pulicat Lake
The correct answer was D) Pulicat Lake.
Now with only one lifeline left (Sanket Soochak), Shruti continued the game for Rs 5,00,000. However, despite using the lifeline, she failed to answer and decided to quit the game. Can you answer the question? Check it out below:
Q. The flag of which of these countries features a seven-pointed Commonwealth Star, symbolising its six states and its territories?
The options were: A) Canada B) Australia C) New Zealand, D) Malaysia
Here’s the Sanket Soochak hint: “Queensland, New South Wales, and Northern Territory are some of the regions in this country.”
The correct answer was B) Australia.
Shruti took home 3 lakh prize money and bid goodbye to Amitabh Bachchan, who also extended his wishes for her marriage and future. Meanwhile, today’s episode is going to be the highlight of the season, as we are expected to meet this season’s first crorepati with Aditya Kumar.
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.