KBC 17: Can you answer this Rs 7-crore question about a Japanese artist which confused Aditya Kumar
KBC 17: CISF officer Aditya Kumar attempted Rs 7-crore question about a Japanese artist, who painted iconic sites like the Taj Mahal, Sanchi Stupa, and Ellora Caves. Can you guess the correct option?
Last Updated: 05.49 PM, Aug 21, 2025
Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, aka KBC 17, finally found its first Crorepati with CISF officer Aditya Kumar. He played exceptionally during the quiz show and reached the last question as he attempted a Rs 7-crore question but unfortunately decided to quit. Wondering what the question was? Read on to know about the history-based question that featured a popular Japanese artist, who painted iconic sites like the Taj Mahal, Sanchi Stupa, and Ellora Caves.
Aditya Kumar wins 1-crore at KBC 17
Aditya Kumar, who hails from Uttarakhand and is a CISF personnel, made everyone proud as he became this season’s first crorepati. After answering a challenging question related to atomic bombs, Aditya Kumar won Rs 1 crore. Could you have guessed the answer?
Check it out below:
Q. Which of these elements is named after the scientist who isolated Plutonium, the element that was used to make the first atomic bomb?
The correct answer was: A) Seaborgium
After answering correctly, Aditya, along with his family, celebrated the big win on the stage with host Amitabh Bachchan. Apart from the huge cash prize, Aditya also won a brand new Maruti Suzuki car.
Aditya Kumar attempts a Rs 7-crore question
Aditya Kumar used his final 50-50 lifeline to answer the Rs 1-crore question about a prominent scientist. He continued the game with the final question that amounted to Rs 7 crore.
The question was:
Which Japanese artist visited India in the 1930s and painted a celebrated series depicting the Taj Mahal, the Sanchi Stupa, and the Ellora Caves?
The options were: A) Hiroshi Sugimoti B) Hiroshi Senju C) Hiroshi Yoshida D) Hiroshi Nakajima
Aditya made a rough guess at option D after quitting the show. He played smartly as it was a wrong answer. The correct option was C) Hiroshi Yoshida, who was a block painter from the 20th century.
Kaun Banega Crorepati’s latest season (KBC 17) brings back Amitabh Bachchan as the iconic host. KBC 17 is currently available to stream online on SonyLIV and OTTplay Premium.
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.