[theme music playing]
[audience applauding and cheering]
Oh, yeah!
Greetings, hello and thank you!
This is Amitabh Bachchan
and I'm thrilled to welcome you
to another exciting and informative
episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati!
[audience applauding and cheering]
Oh! Yes!
Enough!
Thank you!
Okay!
[audience applauding and cheering]
All right!
Please have a seat.
Thank you! All right! Ladies and gentlemen,
To see
how selfless love and support
can surpass personal connections, I invite you
to join us on our platform.
Step into the studio
and witness the lovely audience that has come together.
[audience applauding and cheering]
[audience applauding]
They dedicate their valuable time here
without any strings attached or grievances.
They connect with our players,
sharing their joys, sorrows, and dreams, becoming a part of them.
With the incredible support
of our studio audience,
I can wholeheartedly express
how immense their hearts are,
how noble their intentions are,
and how truly unique this experience is.
Thanks a lot!
Their presence here is not only
a source of immense energy for our players but also for me.
I pray that this platform
always remains blessed with them.
[audience applauding and cheering]
And amidst their thunderous applause,
we are about to begin today's game
with Fastest Finger First.
Let's keep the applause going for them!
As you are all aware,
I will play Fastest Finger First with you.
Okay! Brace yourselves.
Focus on your computer screens. Ready?
The Fastest Finger First question appears on your screens now.
Your options are here.
Your time is up. Let's see
what the right order is.
First comes C, Hazarduari.
Then comes D, Chhattisgarh.
Followed by B, Panchatantra.
Lastly, we have A, Charminar.
C, D, B, A, is the right order.
Let's see which contestants have answered in that order.
Barring two, everyone gave the right answer.
And who was the fastest?
Banti!
Vadiva!
[audience applauding and cheering]
Hello! Welcome.
- Congratulations to you. - Thank you, sir.
- Banti is a lovely name. - Yes, sir. Thank you.
- Mr. Banti, congratulations to you. - Thank you, sir.
[audience applauding]
Ladies and gentlemen, with me on the hot seat
- is Mr. Banti Vadiva. - Yes, sir.
- Am I pronouncing it right? - Yes, sir.
- Banti Vadiva is from Asadi, Madhya Pradesh. - Yes, sir.
Is Asadi a village or what is it?
Sir, Asadi celebrates rivers.
It is known as 'Hridya Pradesh'.
It is 45 km away from Betul district of Madhya Pradesh.
The Adivasi community lives here.
Mostly Gond people.
- Is that where you are from? - Yes, sir.
Mr. Banti, what do you do?
I am a student.
I am preparing for the Group 3 and Group 4 exams
conducted by the Madhya Pradesh government.
- You will be employed in a government job. - Yes, sir.
Why did you consider this?
A government job
means a lot for a small family.
It is said that
even if one member of the family
gets successful, it works in the favour of the family.
For example...
Yes!
I have siblings. They will be given education.
There is a saying in my village. It is the reality.
If a person gets a job,
the next three generations are on the right track.
Oh!
All right, Mr. Banti. Who did you bring here with you?
Yes, sir. I brought my dad along with me.
Greetings, sir. A warm welcome to you.
- May your blessings always be upon your son. - Yes.
Do you want him to get a government job?
[laughing]
Okay! Brace yourselves.
Why are you apologising?
Farming is not a petty job.
You provide food to the country.
You are right! I agree!
[audience applauding]
- Sir, I would like to say something. - Sure.
When I got selected,
I told my dad that KBC is a brilliant show.
It's a place where respect is earned,
and you have the opportunity to win prize money based on your knowledge.
Knowing this made him happy.
My dad had only heard about you.
He never watched TV or your films.
We don't have television.
- Oh! - Yes, sir.
How did you learn about our show KBC?
I started preparing for my exam around 2013-2014.
While preparing for it,
I had a mobile phone after a few years.
I bought a mobile phone after I graduated.
I had okay knowledge, and I really liked learning.
While using my phone, I saw on social media
that there is a show on knowledge on television
where you can win prize money.
It motivated me to learn more.
I am proud of myself
because I am the first person from my district
who is in the hot seat. And...
Wow! Congratulations to you.
[audience applauding]
Not just that.
I am the first Adivasi contestant.
Wow! Amazing!
[audience applauding]
Mr. Banti, I am expected to
explain the rules of the game first.
- You are familiar with the rules. - Yes, sir.
- Let me tell you about the three lifelines. - Okay.
Audience Poll is the first lifeline.
The second lifeline is Video Call A Friend.
[audience applauding]
All right! Ladies and gentlemen, let's play Kaun Banega Crorepati!
[music playing]
My best wishes are with you, Mr. Banti.
- Thank you. - Get ready.
The first question for Rs. 1,000 appears on your screen now.
Yes, sir.
Sir, please lock Option C, Tiger.
- He wishes to lock C, Tiger. - Yes, sir.
It's the right answer.
You won Rs. 1,000.
Coming up is the second question. It is for Rs. 2,000.
The second question appears on your screen now.
Yes, sir.
- Yes, sir. - Options. A...
Sir, please lock Option D, Maidaan,
- He wishes to lock D, Maidaan. - Yes, sir.
Lock it!
It's the right answer. Wow!
[audience applauding]
Sayed Abdul Rahim
was one of the best coaches of the Indian Football Team.
- Yes, sir. - Under his leadership,
we have defeated many strong teams
- and also won a gold medal in the Asian Games. - Yes, sir.
I couldn't watch this film.
I mean in the theatres.
I couldn't go to the theatre to watch the film.
I watch movies on my phone.
There is a reason.
I can't go alone to the theatre. There should be someone next to me.
[audience applauding]
Sir, I would like to say something.
- Yes. - Ajay sir is my favourite actor.
I like one more thing about him.
When he sits calmly, he looks like a calm person.
But when he smiles, it feels like he is the happiest.
As if he has won many hearts.
You are absolutely right.
- He has a composed demeanour. - Yes, sir.
I'm curious to hear from you
- how Ajay sir is. - Let me tell you,
if there is a fight,
he won't spare you.
- Yes, sir. - Yes!
He's an outstanding athlete.
- All right! Let's move on with the game, Mr. Banti - Yes, sir.
- Coming up is the third question. - Okay.
It is for Rs. 3,000. The third question appears on your screen.
Here are your options.
[clock ticking]
Sir, please lock A, Jata.
He wishes to lock A, Jata. Please lock it.
It is the right answer.
[audience applauding]
Mr. Banti, let me inform you that you are
- two questions away from Super Sawaal. - Yes, sir.
Okay? All right.
- Let's move on. The fourth question is here. - Yes, sir.
- It is for Rs. 5,000. - Yes, sir.
The fourth question appears on your screen now.
Here are the options. A...
[clock ticking]
Sir, please lock B, Coder.
- He wishes to lock B. Please lock it! - Yes, sir.
- It is the right answer. - Yes, sir.
Coder.
- I would like to say something. - Yes!
Sir, these are computer languages.
I graduated with BCA.
Bachelor of Computer Application.
Oh! Okay! That is how you knew about this.
Yes, sir. I knew about this.
I still haven't figured out what coding is.
Yes, sir. This...
Now I am told that children
- are coding nowadays. - Yes, sir.
- Am I right? - Yes!
- I have a small request. - Yes.
Everyone from my village is excited to see me on the hot seat.
Sir, please wave your hand
to my family members
and the villagers.
How can I do that?
I mean...
To all the villagers from Mr. Banti's village
and his family members,
greetings to you.
[audience applauding and cheering]
And my best wishes to you.
May you always bestow your blessings on him.
So that he can win a huge prize money,
and earn fame, not just for himself,
but for everyone from his village.
[audience applauding]
Don't disappoint us. I said good things about you.
- I won't disappoint you, sir. - Okay.
- All right! The fifth question is here. - Yes, sir.
It is for Rs. 10,000.
Clear it!
The fifth question appears on your screen now.
Here are the options.
[clock ticking]
Twelve multiplied by two is twenty-four.
Sir, please lock Option D, 14.
- Should I lock 14? - Yes, sir.
He wishes to lock D, 14.
- It is the right answer. - Yes, sir.
[audience applauding]
You took a lot of time to think.
- Two dozen is 24. - Yes, sir.
If you subtract 10 from 24, it's 14.
What were you looking for?
- You took a lot of time to answer. All right! - Yes, sir.
It is here.
- This suggests Super Sawaal. - Yes, sir.
Okay! You are familiar with Super Sawaal.
Mr. Computer, present the Super Sawaal.
[music playing]
Yes, sir.
Okay!
Sir, the three of them are from Tata Group.
- Okay! - Tata.
- Is that your answer? - Yes, sir. Tata.
Please lock Tata.
That is lovely!
Congratulations!
Ratan Tata, Jehangir Tata, Jamsetji Tata.
They have been the chairpersons of Tata Group.
But most importantly, you won
- Super Sawaal. - Okay.
It's a place where respect is earned,
- It is called Dugnaastra! - Dugnaastra!
[music playing]
Sir, I would like to say something.
Sir, I am sitting across from you on the hot seat.
There's a little struggle behind this.
The memory of audition day is coming back to me.
I have a childhood friend.
He helped me with money. I came here with him.
We balanced on one leg as we travelled from Itarsi to Mumbai.
This journey took 12 hours.
We started travelling around 4 am.
We reached the next day
around 4.
Standing on one leg
was a form of penance,
and today, that penance has been fulfilled.
- On one leg? - Yes, sir.
[audience applauding]
- It is very difficult to stand on one leg. - Yes.
- It is difficult. - Yes, sir. It is difficult.
- And... - You are saying this was your penance.
Yes, sir. It was. It has been fulfilled now.
Sir, it makes me happy to hear you say my name.
Why? You are here on the hot seat.
- I will have to take your name. - Yes, sir.
It is a great privilege for me that you have come here.
[audience applauding]
- Mr. Banti! - Yes, sir.
- Our team has made a video of you. - Yes, sir.
I would like our audience and our viewers
- to watch that video. - Yes, sir.
Okay?
Please play.
[water splashing]
'Tribal people mean'
'that we have been living in the jungles'
'from the time of our ancestors.'
'Hence, we are indigenous people.'
'My name is Banti Vadiva.'
'I belong to a tribe.'
[soft music playing]
'My ancestors, including my father, have been farmers.'
'Most members of the tribe'
'prefer to have their children work in the farms.'
'Their financial condition being bad,'
'they are not able to afford a higher education.'
'My parents did not send me to school, sir.'
- 'That is why I am illiterate.' - 'Gulbu Vadiva, Banti's Father'
'What can I do?'
[poignant music playing]
'We may have done a lot of hard work and farming,'
- 'but my son will not.' - 'Phullo Vadiva, Banti's Mother'
'Though we are poor, we tried to educate him.'
'We worked as labourers and made ends meet somehow.'
'And gradually, we paid for our son's education.'
'I overcame all the obstacles that came in the way of my studies'
'be it power cuts or an erratic mobile network.'
'I continued to study despite all the difficulties'
'and completed the twelfth grade and my graduation.'
'As no one in my family is literate,'
'I could not get the right guidance in terms of what I should do.'
'Owing to which'
'we could not take many decisions on time.'
'I feel had they made the right decision,'
'they would have completed their education on time'
'and gotten a job.'
'I have got a chance'
'to move up in life by coming on Kaun Banega Crorepati'
'and secure my future.'
[hopeful music playing]
'Kaun Banega Crorepati is my life's biggest trial'
'and I don't wish to lose this opportunity.'
[hopeful music playing]
[audience applauding and cheering]
[applause fades]
[deep sigh]
[poignant music playing]
- Many contestants come on the show, Banti. - Yes, sir.
And to see them battling such circumstances
- brings me much sorrow and pain. - Yes, sir.
I can tell you genuinely
that it pains the audience
- and our viewers to see this. - Yes, sir.
That you had to undergo such hardship to educate yourself.
[poignant music playing]
Your father was saying
that he did odd jobs and somehow managed to feed and raise you.
Yes, sir.
[poignant music playing]
Sir, my family's financial condition is really bad.
And at times, my mom and dad have
to even go out of the village to earn money.
Our monthly income is about Rs. 8,000 to 9,000.
Many times, sir, they sow the seeds
and go out in search of work.
My education costs money, sir.
I have a younger sister and she has expenses too.
So, they don't have a choice.
Sir, many times, I was in need of money
when I was completing my education.
I was helpless, sir.
I completed my education at a private institute somehow.
Sir, the annual fee of Rs. 11,000 was steep as per my parents.
Without any objections, they arranged for the money
and paid for my further studies.
- This is wonderful. - Yes, sir.
[audience applauding]
- They arranged for the money. - Yes, sir.
I would like to say one thing, sir.
Sir, when such an opportunity presents itself,
there are many people in the village
who believe that this is not for the poor,
but for the well-educated.
Take for instance, a platform like KBC.
There might be others.
That is what they think.
One more thing, sir.
Sir, I couldn't receive guidance at the time.
- People the same age... - You mentioned that.
Sir, the people in the village
who are the same age as me or younger than me
who think that this isn't meant for people like us,
I have a message for them.
This is meant for us as well.
- Just focus on working hard and it will come to you. - Wow.
[audience applauding]
My belief is that upon seeing you here,
not only will the people in your village
as well as your family members be happy,
- but they will see an opportunity. - Yes, sir.
It will inspire them to educate themselves
- and make it to the hot seat. - Yes.
Right?
You have set a precedent for the people of your village.
Congratulations.
[audience applauding]
All right, Banti.
- We had a lovely chat. - Yes, sir.
- Up next is the sixth question. - Okay.
As I mentioned,
you now have a superpower which is called...
- Dugnaastra. Yes, sir. - Dugnaastra.
The sixth question for Rs. 20,000 appears on your screen now.
[music playing]
This is an image question.
Can we see the image?
[clock ticking]
Sir, please lock Option A.
Lock Image Option A.
- He wishes to lock Option A. - Yes, sir.
- It's the right answer. Congratulations. - Thank you.
[audience applauding]
- A is Maharashtra. - Yes, sir.
- B is Gujarat, C is Haryana and D is Punjab. - Yes, sir.
- It's the right answer. - Yes, sir.
You've won Rs. 20,000.
Moving on.
Up next is the seventh question.
- It is for Rs. 40,000. - Yes, sir.
Be prepared. Ready?
The seventh question for Rs. 40,000 appears on your screen now.
[music playing]
Which IPL team...
- The time ran out. - Orange cap.
The time to opt for Dugnaastra is up and here come the options.
The Orange Cap is given to the highest run scorer.
It can't be Mumbai or Delhi.
Chennai Super Kings wear yellow jerseys.
Sir, as per orange, the answer should be B, Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Please lock it.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad! - Yes, sir.
He wishes to lock B.
- Your answer is correct. - Yes, sir.
[audience applauding]
- The Orange Cap... - Yes, sir.
It is awarded to the highest run scorer.
The colour of the jersey of Sunrisers Hyderabad...
- Yes, sir. orange. - It is orange too.
[audience applauding]
Let's move on.
We started travelling around 4 am.
This is the eighth question.
The eighth question appears on your screen now.
[music playing]
The time to opt for Dugnaastra is up and here come the options.
The Battle of Panipat took place in 1526.
Panipat, Khanwa... Babur and Rana Sangha...
Sir, the answer should be C, Battle of Khanwa.
It should be the Battle of Khanwa.
Sir, please lock Option C, Khanwa.
He wishes to lock Option C, Khanwa.
It's the right answer. Well played.
[audience applauding]
Babur had to fight many battles
- to establish his reign in India. - Yes, sir.
One of which was the Battle of Khanwa.
Rana Sanga was a powerful king at the time in Northern India.
Well played.
Sir, eight questions are done
and you've won Rs. 80,000.
[audience applauding]
- You know the importance of Rs. 80,000 in your life. - Yes.
- That's why you turned and looked at your father. - Yes, sir.
I want to say something, sir.
Sir, my father installed a borewell.
He took a loan of Rs. 80,000 in his name.
I have fulfilled this small obligation, sir.
Good job.
[audience applauding]
Sir, Rs. 80,000 is quite a big amount
and a huge debt for the borrower.
[sentimental music playing]
I wish that you take a lot more prize money from here.
You talk about your predicament
- in such a composed manner. - Yes, sir.
It amazes me,
but I understand your past and current struggles
extremely well.
I pray to God
that you never have to endure such hardships in your life again.
I want you to win a higher prize money from here.
[audience applauding]
Up next is the ninth question.
Look, you are left with just two questions
- to activate Dugnaastra. - Dugnaastra, yes.
Okay?
The ninth question for Rs. 1,60,000 appears on your screen now.
[music playing]
[buzzer sounds]
[audience applauding]
You have
pressed the buzzer.
Yes, sir.
Ladies and gentlemen, I wish to tell you
that once you've opted for the Dugnaastra,
lifelines cannot be used.
- Here are your options. A... - Yes, sir.
[pensive music playing]
Sir, Jayadratha fought in the Kurukshetra War.
And Pandu
left way before
the war.
Kripacharya also fought the war.
Sir, the answer should be Vidura.
[pensive music playing]
If you get it right, you will win Rs. 1,60,000
and an additional Rs. 1,60,000 as a bonus.
- Sir... - If you find it hard to answer the question,
you can opt for a lifeline,
- but the Dugnaastra will not apply any longer. - Yes, sir.
You can stay in the game.
Sir, it can't be B and D.
I'm confused between A and C.
Well, Kripacharya was...
He fought the war till the end.
Vidura should be the answer.
I think Vidura is the answer
because he didn't join the war.
Many warriors were not part of this war like Vidura.
Balaram and a few others were not part of it.
This seems like the answer as per the options.
Sir, I want to lock Option A, Vidura.
- He has answered after much deliberation. - Yes, sir.
Please lock Option A, Vidura.
[suspenseful music playing]
You win! Your answer is right!
Wow!
Congratulations!
[audience applauding]
- Sir, you've won Rs. 1,60,000. - Yes, sir.
And Dugnaastra was active.
- You get another Rs. 1,60,000. - Yes, sir.
- This is a bonus. - Yes, sir.
I will digitally transfer the bonus of Rs. 1,60,000 to you right away.
[audience cheering and applauding]
This is the digital app.
Your name, Banti, and account number appear here.
I press "Transfer Now".
I enter the amount of 1,60,000. Four zeroes.
The amount is punched. I hit "Okay" followed by "Confirm".
The prize money has reached your bank account now, sir.
[audience applauding]
It has been digitally transferred.
Sir, you were talking about Rs. 80,000.
Now, not only have you won Rs. 1,60,000
- but another Rs. 1,60,000 as a bonus. - Yes, sir.
I want to say something, sir.
I currently have about Rs. 260 in my bank account.
[laughter]
Now, I have Rs. 1,60,000.
I have over a lakh now.
[laughs]
[audience applauding]
- I would like to ask your father. - Yes, sir.
How do you feel, sir?
Thank you, sir. I feel great.
- I didn't do anything. Don't thank me. - Sir!
Your son did it on his own merit.
Yes.
You looked after him.
- Yes, sir. I worked very hard. - And...
All the hardships and ordeals you went through...
- It was very trying. - You saved up to provide him with an education.
- Look at him now. - Yes.
- Today, he will leave here with a lot of prize money. - Yes.
He said he never had that much money in his bank account.
He had Rs. 260.
- Now, he has a few lakhs. - Yes, sir.
Congratulations to you, your family as well as Banti.
All right.
[bugle sounds]
- It's now time for today's question from one of our citizens. - Yes.
So, let us see who has asked today's question.
Can we see the map, please?
[chiming]
The car is headed towards Rajasthan.
[peppy song playing]
'Greetings, Mr. Bachchan.'
'I am Latika Mohnot.'
'I'm from Jodhpur also known as the Sun City.'
'Here is my question.'
'Which of the following institutes is located in Jodhpur?'
'Here are the options.'
'Option A, NDA.'
'Option B, IIM.'
'Option C, IISER.'
'Option D, AIIMS.'
Your time starts now.
[music playing]
Your time is up.
Mr. Computer, tell us who the winner is.
The winning voting unit number is 20! Twenty!
Whoa, lovely.
[audience applauding]
Well done, ma'am.
What is your name?
Sir, my name is Indu Gupta and I'm from Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
Congratulations.
- Thank you so much, sir. - And...
Tell us the right answer.
Sir, D, AIIMS.
AIIMS is the right answer.
There's a small token for you
which I wish to give you.
[audience applauding]
Here's a small token for you.
Thank you. Thank you so much, sir.
- Thank you so much. - Thank you, sir.
A big hand for her.
[audience applauding]
- All right, Banti. - Yes, sir.
You've answered nine questions.
This is where I warn all the contestants.
Please don't take any chances
as you won't get this opportunity again.
Up next is the tenth question, the second threshold of the game,
for Rs. 3,20,000.
You've played very cautiously.
All three lifelines are intact.
The tenth question for Rs. 3,20,000 appears on your screen now.
[music playing]
Here are your options.
The Nervous Mechanism of Plants...
You have all three lifelines.
- Sir, I'll opt for a lifeline. - Please stop ticking.
- Which one? - Audience Poll, sir.
- Audience Poll. All right. - Yes, sir.
Please activate Audience Poll, Mr. Computer.
Audience, voting meters in your hands.
Please help Banti.
Your time starts now.
[music playing]
[buzzer sounds]
B, Jagadish Chandra Bose, has garnered maximum votes at 50%.
- Sir, Option... - C has got 36%,
D has got 12% and A has got 2%.
Sir, I'll go with the audience.
Lock Option B, Jagadish Chandra Bose.
He says B, Jagadish Chandra Bose. Lock Option B.
Well played, audience. It's the right answer.
Whoa.
That's amazing. Wow.
You've answered ten questions correctly, gentleman.
- The audience has helped you win Rs 3,20,000. - Yes, sir.
Jagadish Chandra Bose was a scientist who was ahead of his time.
- He is remembered for two important things. - Yes, sir.
For the wireless transmission of signals
- and his work on the physiology of plants. - Yes, sir.
It was a very tough question. But our audience
- gave the right answer. Congrats to all of you. - Yes, sir.
All right, gentleman, coming up first
is a cheque in your name for Rs 3,20,000.
[audience cheering and applauding]
A cheque for Rs 3,20,000.
Congratulations to you.
- Sir, I have a small request. - Yes, please.
Sir, I have received this earning
because of my parents' blessings and my knowledge.
It would make me very happy
if you hand over this cheque to my father.
Yes, of course. Why not?
[audience applauding]
Please come, sir.
This is your son's earnings.
And it is because of your hard work.
Many congratulations to you.
- There can be nothing bigger than this for a father - Yes, sir.
To receive best wishes
- because of his son. - Yes, sir.
And he is becoming well-known for that. Okay.
- As you know it's time for Super Sandook. - Super Sandook.
- I'm sure you're aware of Super Sandook. - Yes, sir.
- Should I read the questions in Hindi or English? - Hindi.
Hindi? All right.
Let's play Super Sandook.
[music playing]
- Banti, our best wishes are with you. - Thank you, sir.
Ready. Your time starts now.
Complete the name of this Shah Rukh Khan film.
'Rab Ne Bana Di ___.'
A, Life. B, Jodi.
C, Mithai. D, Jeet.
- Option B, Jodi. - Jodi, correct. Next.
Which of these is the main diet of frogs?
Insects, Eagle, Shark, Emu.
- Option A, Insects. - Correct, next.
Viv Richards and Curtly Ambrose
have played International Cricket for which country?
- Australia. - Sir, pass.
Pass. Next.
Which of these tourist places
is located to the West of the other places.
India Gate, Buland Darwaza,
Gateway of India, Charminar.
- Sir, Gateway of India. - Correct. Next.
Which one of these words has a meaning
opposite to the other three?
- Sir... - Dhokebaaz, Makkar,
Satyavadi, Pakhandi.
- D, Satyavadi. - Correct. Next.
Mahabaleshwar is a hill station in which state?
- C. - Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand.
Maharashtra, Karnataka.
- C, Maharashtra. - Correct. Next.
Which of the following is not a ministry
in the Indian Government?
Option B, Colour.
- Option B, Colour. - Colour is correct. Next.
Which word completes the name
of the novel, 'The Blue ___' by Ruskin Bond?
A, Bag. B, Umbrella.
C, Book. D, Bottle.
Option B, Umbrella.
Correct, next.
Who among these
ruled India last?
- Lord Mountbatten. - Option A, Lord Mountbatten.
- Huh? - Option A, Lord Mountbatten. - That's right.
Next. Which of these rivers,
- flow through... [timer sounds]
Your time is up.
- You were unable to answer this. - Yes, sir.
Let us tell you, that you've answered eight questions correctly
and won Rs 80,000.
[audience applauding]
This Rs 80,000 keeps coming
into your life again and again.
- Yes, sir. - Am I right?
- Okay. The answer to the question that you passed is... - Yes, sir.
Which team have Viv Richards and Curtly Ambrose
- played International cricket for? - Yes, sir.
West Indies.
- I think you were unable to answer. - Yes, sir. I could not answer it.
- Yes. - We ran out of time.
- You couldn't complete it. - Yes, sir.
Okay.
Please tell us if you would like to
transfer the Rs 80,000 to the bank
or revive a lost lifeline.
Sir, I would like to revive the Audience Poll lifeline.
- Okay. - Yes, sir.
All right, Mr Computer, please revive
the Audience Poll lifeline.
All right, Banti. Now all your lifelines are active.
- Yes, sir. - The game will move ahead slowly.
Tiktiki will not bother you now.
- You have no time limit - Yes, sir.
To answer the questions. Okay.
You have received several things.
All three lifelines are active and the eleventh question is coming up.
It is for Rs 6,40,000.
[audience applauding]
Please attempt it since it carries the least risk.
The eleventh question for Rs 6,40,000 is on your screen now.
[music playing]
And here are your options.
Please attempt to answer it.
There's nothing to lose as you've already won Rs 3,20,000.
Which eleven districts out of twelve...
Sir, the state of Meghalaya
has names of its mountains too.
As far as I remember
there are tribes who have these names.
Meghalaya should be the answer.
But eleven out of twelve districts?
Eleven out of
twelve districts?
Which state...
Eleven out of twelve districts of which state?
The answer should be Meghalaya.
Eleven out of twelve districts of which state?
It means to say...
These mountains are spread across eleven districts?
Or there may be tribes living in these eleven districts.
The answer should be C, Meghalaya.
I have read about this.
[suspenseful music playing]
Or...
History and Geography have been my favourite subjects.
The answer should be Meghalaya.
Sir, please lock option C, Meghalaya.
After much thinking and contemplation
he wants to lock C, Meghalaya.
[tense music playing]
What were you thinking aloud and saying?
Sir, in Meghalaya, these are the names of mountains too.
In Meghalaya there are mountains with names Garo, Khasi and Jaintia.
- But the question was about districts, not mountains. - Yes.
But in the other three states, I have not heard these words
nor is there anything
like this. But I have heard a lot about Meghalaya.
Tribes and mountains. So, I thought
that this has to be the answer.
Okay, we will agree with you. That's the right answer.
[audience cheering and applauding]
Wow.
Well played.
- Sir, you can see the audience are so happy with you. - Yes, sir.
Everyone is standing up in their place.
Khasi, Garo and Jaintia mountains
cover a large area in Meghalaya.
There is only one district
in which these three words are not included.
- And that is Ri Bhoi. - Yes, sir.
- Ri Bhoi does not contain these names. - Yes.
Wow, that's amazing, gentleman.
Whatever education you are pursuing
- in order to get a job in the Government, - Yes, sir.
I think you have gained all this knowledge
- from there. - Yes, sir.
All right, gentleman. You've won Rs 6,40,000.
I will caution you this time. The twelfth question is coming up
- for Rs 12,50,000. - Yes, sir.
All three lifelines are active.
Please play carefully, so that you can go further ahead.
At any point if you feel you don't know the answer
- or if you have a doubt, use the lifelines. - Lifeline.
The twelfth question for Rs 12,50,000
is on your screen now.
[music playing]
Let's have a look at the options.
Saint Sophia Cathedral.
Sir, I have not read
anything regarding this question.
- I did not get a chance to read about it. - You have lifelines
if you wish to use them.
There is confusion between all the four options.
It is related to 2023 current affairs.
[suspenseful music playing]
Sir, I would like to use Audience Poll lifeline
for this question.
- You want to take Audience Poll? - Yes, sir. - All right.
Mr Computer, please activate Audience Poll lifeline.
It's your turn once again, audience.
[lifeline activation sounds]
And your time starts now.
[music playing]
A, Kyiv has received maximum percentage.
54 per cent.
- B has received 33, C and D have 6 and 7 respectively. - Yes, sir.
What would you like to do?
Sir, I will go with the audience.
Please lock option A, Kyiv.
Yes! That's the right answer.
What an amazing audience.
Well played.
That's wonderful. Wow.
Well done, audience. Well done.
The Cathedral was built in the 12th century
and it is considered as one of the seven
- wonders of Ukraine. - Yes, sir.
The rulers of Kyiv
- have been buried here. - Yes, sir.
Wow, amazing audience. You're playing beautifully.
You said that you want to
- become an example, a role model for your village. - Yes, sir.
- You're playing beautifully. - Yes, sir.
Let me tell you one more thing.
- I've been conducting this game for about 20-22 years. - Yes, sir.
I've seen very few instances
when let alone winning The Crorepati question,
the audience has rarely giving a standing ovation
when the earlier questions are answered correctly.
- Yes, sir. - I'm seeing it for the first time.
Thank you so much, audience.
Really.
Many congratulations to you.
[audience cheering and applauding]
Our audience
is recognizing your talent.
- Your knowledge is so perfect - Thank you, sir.
That even though you may call yourself a tribal,
or weak,
or small... There is nothing like that.
If you have knowledge
then everyone stands up and salutes you.
[audience applauding]
- Sir, I would like to say something. - Yes, please.
Sir, you spoke about me becoming a role model.
Yes, for your village.
Sir, the age that I am at now,
I've seen many people reach great heights at this age.
They become very successful.
But I did not have a guide in my life,
someone who could advise me.
Because in my family they did not
understand the importance of education.
As the children grew up, my grandparents
- got my parents to work on the farms. - Yes.
It's a matter of joy for me
because for those who are younger than me,
I would like to be
a role model for them because I did not have a role model.
Wow, that's great.
And sir,
whatever I'm winning because of my knowledge,
this victory is for my village
and if I lose, then it's a loss for my village.
- But I've not come here to lose, I'm here to win. - Wow.
You've already become an example, gentleman.
- You were saying that you would like to be. - Yes.
- But you're already a role model. - Thank you, sir.
- Let us bring your focus back to the game. - Yes, sir.
The thirteenth question will come up now and it is for Rs 25,00,000.
You still have two important lifelines that are active.
- Please play carefully. - Yes, sir.
The thirteenth question for Rs 25,00,000 is on your screen now.
[music playing]
Options.
This is the thirteenth question for Rs 25,00,000.
An amount that you will win if you give the right answer.
You have two lifelines available.
If you are not sure of the answer, you can use the lifelines.
Guesswork usually does not work at this stage.
- Yes, sir. - Please play only if you know the right answer.
- You can quit at any point, you're winning Rs 12,50,000. - Yes, sir.
Sir, I have read about this.
I remember reading that Bimbisara was the founder of the Haryanka dynasty.
Bimbisara is there, Ajatashatru is there
and after that there was Udayin.
The founder of the Shunga dynasty
was Pushyamitra. The Nanda dynasty was founded by Mahapadma Nanda.
Then came the Maurya dynasty.
The Kanva dynasty was founded by Vasudeva.
It has to be the Haryanka dynasty.
Bimbisara founded Haryanka dynasty, before Ajatashatru.
I have a 100 per cent feeling it is D.
Bimbisara was the founder of Haryanka dynasty.
The Shunga dynasty was founded by Pushyamitra.
The Nanda dynasty was founded by Mahapadmanand.
Dhananand was also
a part of the Nanda dynasty.
Bimbisara founded the Haryanka dynasty.
- Do you have any idea about this? - Yes, sir. - Okay.
Bimbisara founded the Haryanka dynasty.
There was a ruler named Bindusara too.
Bindusara...
Bindusara was
from the Maurya Dynasty.
Bimbisara, Bindusara.
Chandragupta Maurya's father
was Bindusara.
King Bimbisara and his son Ajatashatru.
They ruled more than 2000 years ago.
- Which dynasty were they from? - Yes, sir.
Haryanka dynasty was founded by Bimbisara.
Sir, I
would like to go with option D.
Option D, Haryanka dynasty.
- Haryanka? - Yes, sir.
- What would you like to do? - Please lock it, sir.
- It's his final decision. - Yes, sir.
Please lock D, Haryanka.
[music playing]
Sir, is it wrong?
What do I say about you?
It's the right answer. [audience cheering and applauding]
That was amazing, gentleman. Wow.
Unbelievable.
[audience applauding]
Bimbisara founded Haryanka dynasty
around 6th century BCE, in Magadha.
Ajatashatru killed his father
and took over the throne.
After the Haryanka dynasty, Shishunag dynasty was established.
- Yes, sir. - You're amazing, gentleman.
Congratulations.
Where are you digging the answers from?
And everything fits perfectly.
[audience laughing] - Sir, I'd like to say something.
I graduated in 2017.
As soon as my graduation was done.
The exam that is at the state level, PSC.
- Yes. - Madhya Pradesh PSC.
I fill out the form for that every year
but I have not been able to clear the preliminaries.
I began to think
that my preparation is very less for the preliminaries.
I have to study some more.
But after coming to the hot seat,
I feel that I have some amount of knowledge.
[laughing]
All right.
Congratulations to you.
Thank you, sir.
The fourteenth question is coming up...
[hooter sounds]
- Your game has not yet finished. - Yes, sir.
Today's game has concluded.
All right.
Ladies and gentlemen, the time for today is over.
We will meet you again tomorrow with Banti on the Hot Seat.
I'm sure you're all surprised
to him play. As I was saying
I have never seen the audience stand up
to applaud someone so many times.
They were saluting your knowledge.
You have my best wishes.
We hope that all our viewers
will join us tomorrow to see
how far Banti will go.
Ladies and gentlemen,
the time is up. Before I bid adieu, I would like to say
that keep sharing knowledge.
And keep gathering it too.
Because a life with knowledge
is a life of self-respect.
- Am I right? - Yes, sir.
He's an example of that, a life of knowledge
- is a life of self-respect. - Yes, sir.
You've got your self-esteem up.
With this, we promise to meet you again tomorrow.
Good night, good night, good night.
Thank you so much.
Many congratulations to you.
Thank you so much, audience. Thank you.
You've been a wonderful audience. Thank you.
I will come to you.
Thank you so much.
[theme music fades]