[theme music playing]
[audience applauding and cheering]
Come on!
[audience applauding and cheering]
Come on, sit down.
Greetings, hello and thank you!
This is Amitabh Bachchan greeting and welcoming you
to another knowledgeable, rewarding and grand episode
of Kaun Banega Crorepati!
[audience cheering and applauding]
Thank you very much.
[cheer and applause continues]
That's enough! Please sit, everyone.
[cheer and applause continues]
Thank you. Thank you so much.
Thanks a lot.
When you cheer me on like that, I really like it.
[audience cheering and applauding]
You didn't ask me why.
Why?
I run out of breath
and this gives me time to catch my breath again.
[audience applauding]
Okay.
Look, in comparison
to other countries,
our country is dominated by youth.
Around half the population of the country
consists of youngsters.
And we witness that on the show every day.
This season of KBC
has been dominated by young people so far.
It is with utmost clarity that
they display their knowledge
and lay out their future goals
which makes me very proud.
This generation is unique.
They wish to move forward with old civilization and new technology.
Along with their future,
they also wish to better the present of their families.
They want to infuse contemporary ways
with conventional norms.
And take the country to great heights.
The youth of this nation give power to KBC
because it is their very hearts
that make KBC beat!
[audience applauding]
Yes!
And...
And today, I am joined by
the nation's youth representative whose name is Mr. Akshay Narang.
No sooner was he elected after the Fastest Finger First round
than the hooter sounded
and we could not play the game with him.
- So, we will play today. - Yes, sir.
- Congratulations. - Thank you, sir.
[audience applauding]
- Akshay, welcome once again. - Thank you, sir.
Let me introduce your mother to everyone first.
Greetings, ma'am.
Sir, I'm Neeru Narang, Akshay's mother.
- Yes, Neeru, a warm welcome. - 'Neeru Narang, Akshay's mother'
[audience applauding]
Mom is my best friend.
- She's your best friend. - Yes, sir.
Everyone's mother is their best friend, am I right?
Yes!
Absolutely correct.
- They know what's in your heart. - True.
I wish to say something about Mom, sir.
Every time she told us about your films,
- she has addressed you as "big brother". - Oh, my.
During her childhood, she'd tell her family
that she wouldn't watch a film if you were not in it.
- Oh! - [laughter]
- Thank you very much. - Thank you.
[audience applauding]
- The applause is on behalf of your big brother. - Yes!
- Sir, I wish to say something in this regard. - Sure.
There's a tradition in the family.
My brother and his uncle
- always watched the first show of the film on the first day. - Yes.
On my way to school, I would tell him,
"If big brother is in it, then get me a ticket or else don't."
[laughter and applause]
All right, Akshay.
Let us have a little chat. What do you do?
Sir, I am a motion graphic designer.
Let me explain what that is.
- Take the KBC logo for instance. - Yes.
If the logo is static and has no movement,
that would be graphic design.
Do you see those rings moving in the background?
A motion has been added to the graphic design, sir.
- That's my job. - Do you do that?
This is what you call motion graphic design.
- This work is really interesting. - Yes, very.
My father owns a business of wholesale garment accessories.
- I help Dad with it. - You do.
- Okay. - Yes.
All right, Akshay.
- Focus on the game now. - Sure.
- I'm sure you're familiar with the rules. - Yes.
The questions will come at you one by one which you have to answer.
You have three lifelines. Pay attention.
- The first is Audience Poll. - Hmm.
- Then there's Video Call A Friend and lastly Double Dip. - Double Dip.
All right, ladies and gentlemen. Let's play Kaun Banega Crorepati!
[audience applauding]
Akshay, I wish you good luck.
- Thank you. - You have your mother's blessings.
The first question for Rs. 1,000 appears on your screen now.
Options. A...
Sir, please lock C, Dog.
Lock C, Mr. Computer.
It's the right answer. You win Rs. 1,000.
[audience applauding]
The second question for Rs. 2,000 appears on your screen now.
Options.
Sir, please lock D, Pole.
He wishes to lock D. Please lock it.
It's the right answer.
[audience applauding]
- Pole vault. - Absolutely, sir.
[audience applauding]
Akshay, moving on to the third question for Rs. 3,000.
Ready? The third question appears on your screen now.
Options.
Sir, please lock B, China.
- B, China? - China. Yes.
He wishes to lock B. Let's see if it is right.
It's the right answer.
[audience applauding]
All right, Akshay.
You've answered three questions
- and you're two questions from the Super Sawaal. Okay? - Yes.
The fourth question for Rs. 5,000 appears on your screen now.
Options. A...
Sir, lock A, Giga.
He says A, Giga. Please lock it.
Yes, it's the right answer.
Well done, Akshay.
So, I am guessing graphic designing must be really hard.
When did you know you wanted to get into it?
Sir, I was creative from the start.
I would paint and sketch.
And as I grew up, I was introduced to design.
Actually, in 2018, I was diagnosed with cancer, sir.
Oh, gosh.
At the time,
the treatment took a year and a half.
Seven months for the treatment followed by recovery.
During the time I spent at home and the hospital,
I began learning design on my own.
What cancer was it?
Sir, I experienced excruciating pain in my thigh bone...
No, in my left knee for a long time.
A normal person assumes it is knee pain
and applying an ointment should heal it.
It didn't stop and the pain didn't reduce.
Mom insisted that I do an MRI.
We got it done.
Doctors noticed something inside my bone the size of a golf ball.
Upon getting it diagnosed, we found out it was a tumour.
The biopsy revealed that the tumour was cancerous.
[poignant music playing]
- How are you now? - Sir, I...
- Are you well? - Thankfully, yes.
Does it get cured with chemotherapy?
- Yes, sir. Chemotherapy... - Did you do it?
Yes, sir. I underwent a lot of chemotherapy sessions
including surgery.
- The infected part was replaced by an implant. - Okay.
That's still there.
It was a tough time for me and my family
because all my friends
were transitioning to the first year of college
while I was undergoing chemotherapy in the hospital.
- I saw a change in my mindset during that time. - Yes.
When someone suffers from something like this...
I saw other things while I stayed in a cancer hospital.
While I was there,
I saw many kids suffering from the same issue.
- It must be heartbreaking. - Yes, sir.
I remember this one moment that was agonising.
There was a child who must have been...
- Sorry, sir. - It's okay.
I got emotional.
There was a child who must have been eight or nine.
His father had come to take him.
He underwent surgery for the same issue I guess.
They had to amputate his leg, sir.
[poignant music playing]
They were taking him home in an e-rickshaw.
That sight was very painful.
- Sorry, sir. - No, it's okay.
[sniffles]
[sighs]
At that moment, I saw...
- I had just had surgery too. - Yes.
I said to myself that I still had my leg,
my parents and sister were with me.
I was going home in a cab.
- I had no reason to be sad. - Yes.
That was all, sir.
[audience applauding]
- Sir, that was my source of inspiration. - Yes.
That incident changed me to a great extent.
- This happens sometimes, sir. - Yes, sir.
I'll tell you something personal.
- Forget it. - No, sir. Please go ahead.
I was saying the man sitting opposite you
- visits the hospital frequently. - Yes, sir...
I have recovered with your blessings and am back to host KBC again.
- [audience applauding] - [laughs]
And you had mentioned that
your friends were going to college while you were in the hospital.
You don't need to feel bad.
- Sir, I was... - The reason I say that is because
- none of them made it to KBC. - Yes, sir.
You did! Yes! Well done.
[audience applauding]
All right, sir.
- Forget about all this. - Sure, sir.
Focus on the game.
The fifth question is up next.
It's the first threshold of the game and it is for Rs. 10,000.
The fifth question appears on your screen now.
Options. A...
Sir, lock Option D, Cymbal.
He wishes to lock D!
It's the right answer. Well done.
[audience applauding]
The cymbal is
- a part of a drum kit. - Yes, cymbal.
I play the guitar too, sir.
- Yes. Oh! - Yes.
[laughter]
How do you manage to do so many things, sir?
I find it hard to do just one thing.
- No, sir. - How do you manage?
Sir, nobody in the world can do what you do.
No! Come on!
[audience applauding]
[bugle sounds]
It is time for the Super Sawaal.
All right. Mr. Computer, please present the Super Sawaal.
[music playing]
Here it is.
Take your time.
There's no time restriction and no options.
[pensive music playing]
Sir, I am doubtful about two clubs.
One of them could be the answer.
Old Trafford.
Okay.
Sir, Manchester United.
- Huh? - Manchester United.
- Yes, sir. Please lock it.
- Final answer? - Yes, sir. Final answer.
Mr. Computer!
He says Manchester United. Please lock it.
[suspenseful music playing]
It's the right answer.
[audience applauding]
- Congratulations. - Thank you, sir.
You are past the Super Sawaal.
Let me tell you,
you now have a superpower called the Dugnaastra!
[music playing]
[audience applauding]
[bugle sounds]
So, ladies and gentlemen,
let's see who has asked today's question.
[song playing]
'Greetings, Mr. Bachchan.'
'My name is Mohit Chakraborty and I'm from Jaipur.'
'Here is my question.'
'Which of these structures in Jaipur'
'best describes Nahargarh, Jaigarh and Amer?'
'Option A, Pyramid.'
'Option B, Buddhist stupa.'
'Option C, Fort.'
'Option D, Hanging garden.'
Do not vote already.
The meters won't work unless I say so.
All right?
Do you see the sway I hold?
Your time starts now.
[music playing]
[buzzer sounds]
Your time is up.
Mr. Computer, tell us who the winner is.
The winning voting unit number is 48!
Congratulations, sir.
Give him a big hand.
[audience applauding]
What is your name, sir?
Rotarian Pradeep Sinha Rai.
Congratulations.
- And welcome to the show. - Thank you, sir.
Tell us the answer.
- Fort. - Fort is correct, sir.
Congratulations again.
There's a small token for you.
- Sir, I'll give it to ma'am. - Yes.
[laughs] Sure.
It has reached you.
Congratulations.
- Thank you so much. A big hand! - Thank you.
[audience applauding]
- All right, Akshay. - Yes, sir.
The Super Sawaal is done and you now have the Dugnaastra.
The sixth question for Rs. 20,000 appears on your screen now.
[music playing]
This is a video question.
Can we see the video, please?
[clip playing]
[clip concludes]
Options!
Sir, lock B, Farah Khan.
Lock B.
Yes, it's the right answer. Well done.
You've won Rs. 20,000.
All four choreographers have directed films,
but this song is from Farah Khan's film
- 'Om Shanti Om'. - 'Om Shanti Om'.
The video clip of the film you just saw
is courtesy of T-Series.
We express our gratitude to them.
- It's a big deal. - Yes.
Choreographers are only known for teaching dance,
but they are extremely capable of directing films too.
Sir, making a film is hard work.
- True. - Every creation is like a baby to its creator.
So, if everyone appreciates it
- with as much love as the director.. - Yes.
You've said a lovely thing.
- It's like one's child. - Yes, sir.
- Sir, there is a similar incident... - Yes, sir.
From a long time ago.
- You must have heard of the director Guru Dutt. - Yes.
- Very accomplished. - Yes.
- Iconic director. - Absolutely.
He made many iconic films.
- One of the films he made was 'Kaagaz Ke Phool'. - Yes.
What a beautiful movie!
- The movie didn't do well when it released. - Yes.
Guru Dutt went to the theatre to watch the first show.
After observing the theatre for a while, he concluded that
the film wasn't doing so great.
So he told Abrar Alvi, the writer who was with him,
that, 'Let's go, Abrar.'
'We have given birth to a still baby.'
- You mentioned 'baby'. - Yes, sir.
It was like his baby. So, he thought
they gave birth to a stillborn.
- That... - It is a beautiful film.
The story
and the music remain significant even now.
If you ever get a chance...
I would like to tell the audience. If you get a chance,
do watch this film.
- Sure, sir. - A brilliant film.
[audience applauding]
- Akshay, let's move on to the seventh question. - Yes, sir.
It is for Rs. 40,000.
And Dugnaastra is still active.
Ready? The seventh question appears on your screen now.
[music playing]
[clock ticking]
I am confused between two options. I want to activate Double Dip.
You want to activate Double Dip. Please stop ticking.
Activate Double Dip, Mr. Computer.
Let me tell you, you can't quit the game.
Also, you will get two chances to answer.
- What is your first answer? - Sir, C, Ravichandran Ashwin.
Lock C, Ravichandran Ashwin.
It is the right answer.
[audience applauding]
If you knew the answer, you should have hit the buzzer.
I was confused between him and Kuldeep Yadav.
- Okay! I get it. - I could have been wrong.
India had included four spinners in the team.
Jadeja, Chahal, Kuldeep, and Axar Patel.
And Ashwin was not part of the team.
Let's move on to the eighth question.
It is for Rs. 80,000.
And Dugnaastra is still active.
The eighth question appears on your screen now.
[theme music playing]
[buzzer sounds]
You hit the buzzer
to activate Dugnaastra.
You have a chance to win double the prize money.
Here are your options.
Sir, D, Dasharatha...
Sir, lock D, Dasharatha.
He wishes to lock D, Dasharatha.
It is the right answer. Congratulations!
[audience applauding]
- You've earned double the prize money. - Thank you, sir.
You won Rs. 80,000 in this game.
You will get Rs. 80,000 extra as a bonus.
Thank you, sir.
- And this bonus... - Yes, sir.
I will transfer it to your bank account right away.
Your name and account number have appeared.
I will click "Transfer Now."
Rs. 80,000. One, two, three, four.
I enter the figure. I hit "Okay" followed by "Confirm".
The prize money has reached your bank account in no time.
- As per the story, a boy named Shravana... - Yes, sir.
He was filling water in his vessel.
Dasharatha, misled by the noise,
thought it was an elephant drinking water with its trunk.
- He shot an arrow in that direction. - He shot an arrow.
Resulting in Shravana's death.
- That is when Shravana's father cursed Dasharatha. - He cursed him.
That he would die from
the sorrow of losing his son.
This was the story behind this.
Let's move on to the ninth question.
This is for Rs. 1,60,000.
The ninth question appears on your screen now.
[music playing]
Options! A...
- Sir, I want to go with Audience Poll. - Audience Poll?
Stop ticking.
You have 50 seconds left.
Audience, it is your turn.
It is a difficult question.
But I have praised all of you a lot, so save him.
Your time starts now.
[music playing]
Oh my, my!
CrowdStrike has the maximum number of votes.
87%.
B, C and D have 4%, 6% and 3% votes.
A!
- What will you do? - Sir, I will go with the audience.
He wishes to do with the audience, Mr. Computer. What should I do?
- Lock A. - A?
Lock A.
Well played, Audience! Amazing!
Thank you!
Brilliant!
We are so dependent on software and technology.
- Right? - Yes, sir.
One little error and everything comes to a halt.
It is possible, sir.
All right, Mr. Akshay.
I usually give a warning here.
Don't risk losing this one chance.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Okay, sir.
Play after careful consideration.
The tenth question for Rs. 3,20,000 appears on your screen.
[theme music playing]
Here are the options.
Sir, Video Call A Friend.
Video Call A Friend? All right! Please stop ticking.
Mr. Computer. Mr. Akshay wants to use Video Call A Friend lifeline.
Activate it. Okay!
- Akshay, you gave us three names. - Yes, sir.
Here are the three names.
Anu Narang, Ashok Narang, and Fahad Shaikh.
Sir, Anu Narang.
- Anu Narang. Video Call Anu Narang. - Yes, sir.
Sir...
- Is she your relative? - She is my sister, sir.
Your sister! Oh, okay!
Greetings, Anu.
I am Amitabh Bachchan from Kaun Banega Crorepati.
- Hello, sir. - Your younger brother is seated across from me.
- He needs your help with one question. - Yes.
- Okay, sir. - Brace yourself. Are you ready, Akshay?
Your time starts now.
I think the answer is Europe.
Are there more countries over there?
I am not sure. It could be Europe.
It is UN member countries, right?
Don't you think it is Africa?
Countries in Africa.
Yes! With that logic, it has to be Africa.
- Because UN... - Africa..
All the options are UN member countries.
Other than the Holy See and the State of Palestine.
In that case, it has to be Africa.
There are more countries in Africa.
Are you sure? It has more countries than Europe, right?
Yes. I am 90% sure, it's Africa.
Her time is up.
Your time has started. The clock is ticking.
What would you like to do?
Sir, okay! Lock, Africa.
He wishes to lock B.
- Mr. Akshay! - Is it wrong?
A mistake was made.
She made a mistake. You are right.
[audience applauding]
She was guessing Europe.
You corrected her. Wow!
Congratulations to you.
- You won Rs. 3,20,000. - Thank you, sir.
54 UN member countries are from Africa.
All right! A cheque for you. A big hand for him.
[audience applauding and cheering]
You won a cheque for Rs. 3,20,000.
Thank you.
[audience applauding]
- Rs. 3,20,000. - Thank you.
- Sir, I have one request. - Yes?
Sir, can I give this cheque to my mom?
Yes, you can. Hold on.
I promised her
- that I would give my first big earning to her. - Okay, sure.
[audience applauding]
Your son has won Rs. 3,20,000.
He mentioned this is the most money he has ever received.
How do you feel?
Sir, I am speechless. What do I say?
Today, this child has embarked on a path of joy.
In 2018, when he was diagnosed with an illness.
Ever since then, until now,
every year
we have been dealing with something
or the other physically.
Akshay was unwell for a year.
After that, my husband underwent surgery for his kidney.
And then my daughter, who you just saw,
had the same issue of kidney cysts.
She underwent a surgery.
In 2024... She recently underwent a brain surgery.
- But we asked her to be available on call. - Oh!
So, this has been going on for ten years.
When he received a call from KBC,
I had to come here.
It was an achievement for him.
She said she will manage and asked me to go with him.
- Yes. - My husband is looking after her.
And I am here with him. It feels like I broke my heart into two.
I left one piece of my heart at home
- and I'm here with another piece of it. - Okay.
[clicks tongue]
- I want to thank this platform. - My prayers are with you.
- Thank you! - My prayers are with you.
- Thank you, sir. - Yes.
All right, Akshay.
- You answered ten questions correctly. - Yes, sir.
You might be familiar with the fact
- that after the tenth question comes the Super Sandook. - Okay.
- The logo of Super Sandook has appeared. - Yes.
- Should I read it in English or Hindi? - In English, sir.
English? Okay.
All right, ladies and gentlemen. Let's play Super Sandook.
[music playing]
Mr. Akshay, your Super Sandook
starts now.
- Giraffe. - Correct! Next!
- Pass. - Pass, Next!
- Musician. - Correct. Next!
- Bad Newz. - Correct! Next!
- Pink! - Correct! Next!
- Kebab! - Correct! Next!
- Network - Correct! Next!
- Sydney Opera House. - Correct! Next!
Hockey! Hockey!
- Hockey! - Hockey. Right!
- Psychoanalysis. - Correct! Next!
- Textile. - Textile. No!
- It is wrong. - It's fine.
- But you answered nine questions correctly. - Thank you, sir.
- Well played! You won Rs. 90,000. - Thank you, sir.
Lovely!
Let me give you the right answer.
Minority Affairs.
It's Minority Affairs
- I thought that was the answer... - Yes.
Minority Affairs. You said, Textile.
You can either transfer Rs. 90,000 to your bank account.
Or, you can revive the lifeline you used.
- I want to revive Audience Poll. - Audience Poll lifeline, all right!
He trusts you a lot.
[audience applauding]
All right, Mr. Computer.
Please revive Audience Poll.
[audience applauding]
Your blessing is working, Akshay's mom.
- Am I right? - Absolutely, sir.
Okay!
Now, let's get back to the game.
The eleventh question will appear on your screen.
This is the least risky question.
It is for Rs. 6,40,000. Do attempt it.
- I tell everyone the same because you won't lose anything... - Yes.
If you make a mistake.
The eleventh question for Rs. 6,40,000 appears on your screen.
[music playing]
Okay, sir.
Options! A...
- An inch of lead. - Lead.
It could be Marie Curie. Because she worked with radioactivity.
It might be related to that.
Her body experienced the effects of radioactivity.
Perhaps this step was taken to avoid that issue.
I think it is Marie Curie. But...
Sir, lock Marie Curie.
Have you decided?
- Is that your final answer? - Yes, sir.
He wished to lock A, Marie Curie.
Is it the right answer or not?
It is the right answer.
Well played, Akshay!
What you learned about its history
was completely accurate.
Marie Curie was awarded the Nobel Prize
- for her work with radioactive materials. - Nobel Prize.
Her body became so radioactive
that her coffin had to be lined with lead
to protect others from radiation.
Yes.
- In fact, people must sign a waiver... - Notebook!
To see her radioactive notebook.
- And they wear radiation suits. - Yes, sir.
- When you go for an X-ray or MRI scan... - Yes, sir.
- You have to wear a suit. - Yes, sir.
All right! You won Rs. 6,40,000.
Coming up is the twelfth question.
You still have Audience Poll lifeline.
The twelfth question is for Rs.12,50,000.
The question appears on your screen now.
[music playing]
Here are the options!
Sir, lifeline!
You have Audience Poll lifeline.
Activate it, Mr. Computer.
Audience, it is your turn. Hold your voting meter.
Your time starts now!
[suspenseful music playing]
C has the maximum number of votes. 46%.
- Even I thought that would be the answer. - You did. Look!
When you get the answer, all the contestants
say the same thing.
No, sir. I genuinely knew it.
Then why didn't you answer?
All right!
- What would you like to do? - Lock King George V.
He wishes to lock C, King George V.
Lock C.
It is the right answer! Well done, audience.
Thank you!
You won Rs. 12,50,000.
Congratulations to you.
India Gate was built by the British
to honour the soldiers
- who lost their lives in World War I. - Yes, sir.
During this period,
King George V was the emperor,
and that's why his image was included
in the design of the canopy.
All right, Mr. Akshay.
You have played tactfully until now.
- Now, the questions will get more difficult. - Yes, sir.
- You have exhausted your lifelines. - Yes, sir.
- If you don't wish to play further, you can quit. - Okay!
- I won't stop you from playing further. - Okay, sir.
The thirteenth question for Rs. 25,00,000
appears on your screen.
[music playing]
Options.
[suspenseful music playing]
Sir, I think the answer is Meghalaya.
Because
it can't be Gujarat.
- I don't know the answer. - No, sir.
When you look at me with hopeful eyes,
I cannot say anything.
Okay.
Sir, I would like to quit.
- Will you quit? - Yes, sir.
- Have you decided? - Yes, sir.
- You don't want to play further. - No, sir.
- Is this your final decision? - Yes, sir. - All right.
We permit you to quit the game. Let's applaud him.
You have won Rs 12,50,000.
And this Rs 12,50,000
will be remitted to your account right now.
Your name and account number are here. I'll press Transfer Now.
Rs 12,50,000.
- I've filled in the amount. Is it right? - Yes, sir.
I've confirmed it.
And the amount will quickly
and easily reach your bank account.
Thank you, sir.
It's a safe process. Okay.
You will have to answer.
Yes, sir. Please lock Meghalaya.
Please lock option D, Meghalaya.
Was it right?
It would have been right, if you had played it.
[audience cheering and applauding]
It's okay, sir.
Ever since you started the game, I've been telling you
that you should say whatever comes to your mind.
That's right, sir.
Meghalaya is the right answer.
- The current era is the Meghalayan era - Hmm.
that began around 4000 years ago.
- Meghalayan era. - Okay.
It was given this name because these signs
were found in a cave in Meghalaya.
- There's a cave in Meghalaya, where the signs were found. - Right, sir.
It is now a Geological Heritage Site.
Geologists talk about the Earth's existence
in terms of periods of 4.6 billion years.
Like Jurassic era,
- in which there were dinosaurs. - Dinosaurs were there.
[theme music playing]
Akshay Narang from New Delhi was here,
and he won Rs 12,50,000.
It's time for another round of Fastest Finger First.
Dear contestants,
this opportunity is very important for you.
Please think carefully and play.
And then give your response.
It's a good thing that you saw me.
But you should focus on your computer now.
All right.
Ready, contestants.
The question for Fastest Finger First is on your screens now.
[suspenseful music playing]
And here are your options.
[music playing]
The time is up. Let us have a look at the correct order of the answers.
First is D, Beijing in China.
Next is B, Tokyo, Japan.
Next is A, Baghdad, Iraq
and finally C, Dhaka
in Bangladesh. This is the correct order.
D, B, A, C.
Let's see who has given the right answer.
Everyone expect two have given the right answer.
The one with the least amount of time
is Mukund Narayan.
[audience cheering and applauding]
Please come, gentleman.
[theme music playing]
[audience applauding]
Mukund Narayan,
and
- your entire fan base is here with you. - Yes, sir.
[audience cheering and applauding] - 'Jai Maharashtra.'
- 'Ganapati Bappa' - 'Moreya.'
Many congratulations to you.
[audience applauding]
Ladies and gentlemen, sitting on the Hot Seat before me
is Mukund Narayan More.
He's from Dharashiv, Maharashtra.
- Congratulations to you. - Thank you, sir.
Mukund, we first ask our contestants about their profession.
I am a farmer, sir.
- Farmer. - Wow, farmer.
[audience cheering and applauding]
In Dharashiv district,
there is a small village named Jagdalwadi.
- It is on the border of Maharashtra and Karnataka. - Okay.
I have my farm there.
I've been farming for 25 years now.
Oh...
[audience applauding]
What crops do you cultivate?
Sir, we cultivate black gram,
soya bean,
and green gram too.
- Black gram? - Yes, black gram.
- It is processed and sold. - Okay.
- We also have Pigeon Peas. - Yes.
It's sometimes
tough because of the shortage of rain.
We have to choose the crop accordingly.
- Yes, that's a big problem. - It's a big problem.
If there is no rain, then the crops are damaged.
That's right, the crops get damaged.
Then the efforts that we put in for four, five, six months,
it all...
- Does not remain? - No, sir. Nothing remains.
It's very...
It makes us feel
- why did we even take up farming? - That's right.
But even then, we are not scared of hard work.
We keep working hard. If not this year, then next year.
[audience applauding]
Whom have you brought along with you?
My lifeline, Sangita Mukund More.
Greetings, sir.
I'm Sangita Mukund More.
Greetings to you and welcome to the show.
Thank you, sir.
Thank you very much.
She's talking in English for the first time.
[audience applauding]
Listen, all the best.
- All the best. Thank you. - Okay.
[audience applauding]
All right, Mukund.
You are aware of the rules. I will not repeat them.
You have three lifelines and I must tell you about them.
- The first is the Audience Poll. - Audience Poll.
The second is Video Call A Friend
and third is Double Dip.
[audience applauding]
All right.
Let's begin the game. Let's play Kaun Banega Crorepati.
[audience cheering and applauding] [music playing]
Our best wishes are with you.
Thank you, sir.
Mukund Narayan, all right.
The first question for Rs 1,000 is on your screen now.
We will show you an image.
And the question is based on that.
Please show us the image.
[clock ticking]
Please lock option A.
That's the right answer.
You win Rs 1,000.
Let's move to the next question for Rs 2,000.
And here it is before you, Mukund.
Have a look at the options.
Sir, I would like to sing and answer it.
[singing]
[audience applauding]
That's great.
[singing]
Please lock option C.
He sang and answered the question.
We have heard the song.
You have answered correctly.
This song was from the 1991 film with the same name
'Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin.'
- The singers were Anuradha Paudwal and Kumar Sanu. - Kumar Sanu.
Looks like you're very interested in music, Mukund.
- The job that I do requires a lot of hard work - Yes.
and if there's anything
- that gives me joy while working, then that's music. - Oh-ho.
[music playing]
'The radio keeps playing nearby when I work.'
As the songs play
I continue to do my work on the farm.
[music playing]
It feels good.
- The work gets done and here... - That's great.
[audience applauding]
You said you listen to music. Who is your favourite singer?
- The song that I sang just now... - Yes.
- Is he your favourite? - Yes
- Kumar Sanu. - Kumar Sanu has sung this, yes.
In 1991 I was in college,
in the college gathering
I used to always sing Kumar Sanu's songs.
- Oh, I see. - Everyone
used to call me Kumar Sanu.
My friends used to ask why I like him.
But I love his songs.
Yes. He's a very good and capable singer, Kumar Sanu.
He has sung many songs for me too.
- Very nice. - In my movies. Okay.
Let's move ahead to the next question which is for Rs 3,000.
The question is on your screen, Mukund.
Please lock option B.
- Are you sure? - Yes, sir.
Please lock option B.
Neera is the right answer.
Neera is the only beverage of these options.
The other three are only options.
One is a dessert
another one is a spice and the third one is a vegetable.
When you cultivate the crops in the village,
and do the farming, do you do the work all alone?
Or do you have some people who work with you?
The work on the farm cannot be done by one person.
- Yes. - Like, I have my family
and they help me with my work.
- Similar to how your movie 'Hum' was, - Hmm
our family is just like that, sir.
[music playing]
We love one another.
[laughing] [audience cheering and applauding]
When this movie was released in 1991,
we struggled to go watch it in the talkies.
Because the tickets wouldn't be available.
But we had to go watch it.
[laughing]
When Tiger came on the screen, in a rage
and the way
his anger would increase when he moved his face,
[thunder breaks]
it would make us feel like watching your movie over and over again.
[audience applauding] [peppy song playing]
You would go to see me shake my head and get angry.
All right, Mukund, thank you very much.
You've answered three questions.
You're two questions away from the Super Sawaal.
- Okay? - Yes, sir.
The fourth question for Rs 5,000 is on your screen now.
Okay, sir.
Please have a look at the options.
- Please lock option A, Mudguard. - Option A?
Please lock option A, Mudguard.
That's the right answer.
You win Rs 5,000 and you've answered four questions.
[audience applauding]
Let's move to the fifth question
- for Rs 10,000 and the first threshold of the game. - Yes, sir.
The fifth question is on your screen, Mukund.
Have a look at the options.
Please lock option D, 100 per cent.
That is 100 per cent
the correct answer.
[theme music playing] [audience applauding]
May you get a 100 per cent result
in whatever you are doing.
- This is our prayer. - Thank you, sir.
So, Mukund,
our KBC team had gone to meet you in your village.
And they have made a video about you.
- We would like to see that and show it to everyone. - Yes, sir.
Can we see the video, please?
Greetings. My name is Mukund More.
Come along, let me show you my world.
Have a look at this, this crop is of black gram.
And this yields black gram.
And what you are seeing here are oilseeds.
He's my elder son, Vikram.
She's my wife, Sangita.
And she's my youngest daughter, Vaishnavi.
Everyone in the family
comes and helps me.
[joyous music playing]
I've completed my degree in MA, B.Ed.
This is my ancestral land.
And I've been a part of this
ever since my father and grandfather were working here.
After farming for 25 years, I've understood
that no matter how hard you work,
but if the weather does not favour you,
then your hard work is of no use.
[winds howling]
If the harvest is good, we feel happy.
Otherwise, if we're unable to harvest anything,
then we have difficulty in managing the household.
[sombre music playing]
If there is good rainfall, then it will bring happiness into our homes.
Everyone's dreams will be fulfilled.
But,
if the rainfall is not good
then it's okay.
We will work hard again,
and we will get ready to work with a new hope.
The world has reached very far.
It has moved from 2G to 3G and from 3G to 4G.
Now it has moved from 4G to 5G.
But the farming that our ancestors did
we are still following the same methods.
[sombre music playing]
Some farmers have updated themselves.
But I have not been able to update myself.
[sombre music playing]
Everyone calls a farmer as the food provider.
But no one knows
if there is food in his house or not.
That's why, like those farmers
one farmer has come
to fulfil his incomplete dream.
[sombre music playing]
Ladies and gentlemen, the farmer is such a simple man.
You can see that after meeting Mukund Narayan.
He said such a beautiful thing.
The world moved from 2G to 3G
to 4G and even to 5G.
But our farming techniques are still the same.
[mellow music playing]
There is no development in that. There is no 2G or 3G in that.
And we hope that, slowly,
you receive help from the country and the people
for the development and betterment of farmers.
And the technology that is needed
is made available to all.
- We will have to upgrade. - We have to upgrade.
If we don't upgrade, it will be tough
- to meet the demands of the growing population. - Yes.
- That... - That...
- It will be difficult. - Yes.
This is a wonderful thing.
- How much do you earn from your farming? - Yes, sir.
I have eight acres of land.
If I have to get the land ready
and ensure that it's fertile for the next crop,
I need Rs 10,000 per acre, at first.
According to that, whether you have anything else or not,
you have to have Rs 80,000 ready.
Only then you can sow the seeds.
[vocalising]
You will get your harvest
depending on the upcoming months.
In the entire year, let's assume everything went well,
how much do you earn?
- If it's a good year, then we earn Rs 1,00,000. - For the full year?
[sombre music]
First, we invest Rs 80,000. Then we work hard for four to five months.
And then we get Rs 1,00,000.
Gentlemen, I hope that you win a large amount of money today
so that all your farming troubles
are resolved.
- My best wishes are with you. - Thank you, sir.
[audience applauding]
[bugle sounds]
This is an indication of the Super Sawaal.
'Super Sawaal'
Mr Computer, please present the Super Sawaal for Mukund.
[music playing]
Sir, Lord Hanuman
holds his mace in his hands
and shouts, 'Hail Lord Rama.'
- Yes. - My answer
- is Mace, that's his weapon. - Mace?
That is my answer.
Please lock Mace.
You have answered correctly.
[theme music playing]
You have been given a superpower which is called
Dugnaastra.
[buzzer sounds]
Many congratulations to you.
So, you've completed five questions.
You have answered the Super Sawaal and you have the superpower.
As I said, from now on each question...
[hooter sounds]
This always happens.
This hooter sounds right in the middle of my talking.
It does not let me finish.
- Isn't it? - Yes.
She's adjusting her hair.
All right.
Ladies and gentlemen, before we end the episode, we present
another inspirational story
from the series of
Force For Good Stories.
India has given the world many prodig talents,
each one better than the one before.
And among those talents, one of them is
a world-famous physicist,
whose name is C.V. Raman.
In 1930, Sir C.V. Raman's
research
Raman Effect received
the Nobel Prize in Physics. - He got the Nobel Prize.
But in the early days of his research
C.V. Raman's biggest challenge was
that he was short on finances.
He was facing financial problems.
Dr Raman knew very well
that his research and findings
will prove to be revolutionary
in the world of Physics.
That is why, he wrote a letter
to G.D. Birla (Ghanshyam Das Birla)
and explained his problem to him.
Understanding the situation,
Mr Birla, immediately
decided to help him out.
And as the result of the foresight
of these two great personalities of the country,
today India is known for the Raman Effect.
Am I right?
[audience applauding]
Ladies and gentlemen, many such Force For Good Stories
will be presented to you
in our upcoming episodes in this special section.
I will meet you all tomorrow.
Ladies and gentlemen, I bid adieu
and we will meet tomorrow. Mukund will continue to be with us
and I wish you a good night.
[audience applauding] [theme music playing]
[audience applauding]