[theme music playing]
[audience cheering and applauding]
Whoa!
Welcome, sir.
Please take a seat.
[audience cheering and applauding]
Greetings, hello and thank you!
This is Amitabh Bachchan greeting and welcoming you
to another knowledgeable, rewarding and grand episode
of Kaun Banega Crorepati India Challenger Week!
[audience cheering and applauding]
Thank you very much.
Wow!
[cheer and applause continues]
Thank you so much, please sit.
AB! AB...
Please sit.
AB! AB...
Thank you.
Thank you very much, everybody. Thank you.
Ladies and gentlemen,
the Jaldi 5 is that segment of the India Challenger Week
where in comparison to the other contestants, I believe,
all the husbands could stand to benefit.
In Jaldi 5, five questions need to be answered rapidly
and all the husbands in this nation
are champions at that!
Right?
[audience applauding]
The moment the wife asks a question,
they need to pounce on the buzzer,
as in answer at full speed!
[laughter]
The questions in the domestic Jaldi 5 are something like this.
[music playing]
"When is our anniversary?"
"Why are you late today?"
"When I called you, whom were you talking to on the phone?"
"Do you find me better in a saree or jeans?"
"Whose okra is tastier? Mine or your mother's?"
[buzzer sounds]
[laughter and applause]
There is just one difference
between the Jaldi 5 here and that at home.
If your answer is wrong, then you get another chance
whereas over there, you get punished.
[laughter]
"Go to the kitchen and start cleaning."
You get punished at home.
Thank you very much.
[audience applauding]
By the way, a husband sits before me today.
He's our rollover contestant from the Challenger Week.
- His name is Mr Akash Kumar Sharma. - 'Aalo, Arunachal Pradesh'
The speed at which he answered the Jaldi 5 questions yesterday
was a sight to behold!
And I hope that in his married life also,
he is just as quick in answering his home minister's...
- You called her home minister. - Yes.
May he be as quick in answering all his wife's questions.
A warm welcome.
- Thank you. - A big hand.
[audience applauding]
Yesterday, when you played the Jaldi 5,
- you mentioned you were a head constable at the ITBP. - Yes.
- And you are engaged in protecting the nation. - Yes, sir.
Why did you think of joining them?
Sir, sometimes, you find yourself in a difficult family situation.
When I was in my final year of graduation...
My father works as a helper in the Assam Rifle Canteen, sir.
He began suffering from some health issues.
I remember I was in my final year when I got a call from Dad, sir.
"Son, I'm not in a condition to work any longer."
"Please try and get a job at the earliest"
- "to help with the family's expenses." - Yes.
We are four brothers, sir.
As the eldest sibling,
keeping a father's obligation and an elder brother's duty in mind,
I thought I should get a job at the earliest
to provide for my family's needs.
In my family and neighbourhood,
there wasn't a single government employee, sir.
I became the first government employee, sir.
Sir, when I went to get enrolled, they had two vacancies.
One was that of a safai karmachari and the other one was of a cook.
Sir, I asked the cook over there,
"Which of the jobs would leave me with some time to study?"
He said, "Son, would you like to do this?"
I said, "Why not, sir?" "If I get a chance to study"
"and also serve my nation,"
"be it any job, I will take it up."
That's what I did, sir.
Sir, in 2005,
I joined Indo-Tibetan Border Police as a Safai Karmachari
and have been working there for the last 20 years.
I consider myself fortunate
- to be able to serve the country. - Lovely.
[audience applauding]
I belong to the Brahmin caste. I'm a Brahmin Pandit, sir.
And I was working as a Safai Karmachari, sir.
In the beginning, I was scared about what society
and my family would think about me,
but I was eager to serve the nation, sir.
Today, on this stage, I wish to say something.
No matter what work you do in life,
give it your all.
Respect your work,
and one day, your work will bring you respect, sir.
Wonderful!
[audience applauding]
Congratulations, Mr. Akash Kumar.
[audience applauding]
I see your home minister is here as your companion.
- Greetings, ma'am. - Hello, sir.
What's your name?
- I'm Suman Sharma. - 'Akash Kumar Sharma's Wife'
Yes, Suman. A warm welcome to you.
All right!
Let me quickly tell you the rules, Mr. Akash Kumar.
Your game shall begin from the sixth question
as you've answered five questions in the Jaldi 5 round.
You have three lifelines should you need them.
The first is the Audience Poll,
then you have Video Call A Friend, and lastly, Double Dip.
Shall we start, sir?
All right, let's play Kaun Banega Crorepati!
[music playing]
All right.
The sixth question is your first question today.
The sixth question for Rs. 20,000 appears on your screen now.
[music playing]
Options.
Yes, sir. It is Option C, Virat Kohli.
After our victory, he immediately announced his retirement
and two other players followed suit.
So, the answer is Option C.
He wishes to lock Option C, Virat Kohli.
It's the right answer.
Congratulations! You've won Rs. 20,000.
[audience applauding]
Moving on to the seventh question for Rs. 40,000.
Mr, Akash Kumar, it appears now.
[music playing]
- This is for Rs. 40,000. - Yes, sir.
Options.
- Sir, the answer is Lord Hanuman. - Okay.
- He was the one who flew to Lanka. - Hmm.
Mainaka Parvata rose from the sea and asked Lord Hanuman to rest.
So, Option A, Lord Hanuman.
Mr. Akash Kumar says A. Lock it.
You got this one right too. Congratulations.
[audience applauding]
- You've won Rs. 40,000. - Thank you, sir.
Mainaka Parvata loved Lord Rama's dynasty.
So, on his way to Lanka,
Mainaka urged Lord Hanuman to rest.
Yes, sir.
- All right. The eighth question is next. - Yes.
This is for Rs. 80,000.
The eighth question appears on your screen now.
[music playing]
Options.
Sir, this...
Heaviest Indian breed...
It should be either Cow or Buffalo, sir.
Jaffarabadi.
[clock ticking]
Sir, I'll take Audience Poll.
Lifeline! Please stop ticking.
Please activate Audience Poll.
Audience, voting meters in your hands.
Your time starts now.
[music playing]
[buzzer sounds]
The time is up.
D, Buffalo, got the majority of votes at 68%.
Yes, sir.
What will it be?
I'll go with the audience, sir,
- so that their blessings are always with me. - Yes.
Option D, Buffalo.
He says Option D, Buffalo and wants to go with the audience.
Lock D.
Well played, audience! Wonderful!
[audience applauding]
This breed is found in the Gir forest,
Kachchh and Jamnagar.
- Gujarat is not too far. - Yes, sir.
It is found there in the forests. Okay.
[audience applauding]
The ninth question is up next and it is for Rs. 1,60,000.
The ninth question appears on your screen now.
[music playing]
Options.
Sir, I've read about this.
Saraighat is in the options too and it is situated in Assam.
And a big statue of him stands there now, sir.
So,
- I'll go with Option B, Saraighat. - You'll lock Saraighat?
Yes, sir.
He wishes to lock Option B.
Wow! It is the right answer.
[audience applauding]
- 'Veer' Lachit Borphukan... - Yes, sir.
Borphukan's valour helped
the Ahom Army defeat the Mughals in the Battle of Saraighat.
- Every year, this day is celebrated as Lachit Divas in Assam. - Yes.
Mr. Akash Kumar, I find it awkward,
but what were your responsibilities at the ITBP?
The ITBP was established on 24 October, 1962, sir.
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police
guards the India-China borders
ranging from Ladakh in the North to Arunachal Pradesh.
- Our force has been entrusted with its security. - Yes.
If I talk about my responsibilities, sir...
Sir, ours is the 20th Battalion and we're unprecedented.
The sun rises very early in Arunachal Pradesh.
So, our duty starts at around 4 or 4:15 am.
The responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness in the camp,
be it the office area,
guards quarters, or armoury where weapons are kept,
the medical room
to the sports ground where practice takes place in the morning.
Maintaining cleanliness in the entire area
- is my and my team's work. - Yes.
Are you ever posted at the border?
Yes, sir. It gives me immense joy to tell you
that we're called "Himveers".
- Because... - Himveer!
- Himveer. Sir... - Yes.
- We live in snow-capped mountains, sir. - Mountains...
My current posting is also in a mountainous region, sir.
Not only do we do our jobs,
- along with it, we also perform night duty. - Okay.
[audience applauding]
Sir, is there a promotion for your role?
Yes, sir. I'm glad to say that...
Until now, the Tradesmen in ITBP,
the lowest rung staff,
like the safai karmachari, cook and others,
- were not eligible for a promotion, sir. - Oh!
Sir, just last year, they introduced a promotion for these ranks.
I consider myself fortunate, sir.
Looking at my service,
I was promoted to the post of a Constable
and I'm the first Constable in my battalion, sir.
Wow! That's lovely. Congratulations.
Let us see who today's question is from.
An image on the screen will direct us.
The car is headed to Haryana
and that's where the question will be from.
[song playing]
'Greetings, Mr. Bachchan.'
'My name is Dishari Bhattacharya. I'm from Faridabad, Haryana.'
'Here is my question.'
'What is the name of the mobile app'
'by Ministry of Electronics and IT under the initiative'
'Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance?'
'Here are your options.'
'Option A, Udaan.'
'Option B, Ullas.'
'Option C, Umang.'
'Option D, Ujala.'
Ready? Your time starts now!
[music playing]
[buzzer sounds]
Your time is up.
The winning voting unit number is 41. Forty-one!
Sir, congratulations!
[audience applauding]
What is your name, sir?
- Sir, Atul Katiyar. - 'Atul Katiyar'
- Congratulations, Atul. - Thank you very much, sir.
What do you do?
I'm a primary teacher in UP.
- Oh, okay. A teacher. - Yes.
- Congratulations.
- Thank you, sir. - Tell us the answer.
The answer was Umang.
Well done. It's the right answer.
There's a small token for you.
Thank you so much.
Give him a big hand.
[audience applauding]
Sir, the tenth question is up next.
Please don't take any chances
as you won't get this opportunity again.
Play only if you know the right answer.
You still have two lifelines left.
The tenth question for Rs. 3,20,000 appears on your screen now.
[music playing]
Um, the first President was Pratibha Devisingh Patil, sir.
Indira Gandhi was the first woman Prime Minister.
Sir, the answer should be Chief Minister.
Maybe it was Sarojini Naidu.
So, Option A, Chief Minister.
- Option A? - Yes, sir.
He says Option A, Chief Minister.
Lock A.
Sir, you mentioned Sarojini Naidu.
- Sorry, Sucheta Kriplani... - She was a freedom fighter.
- Yes, she was. - No, sir. She was a Chief Minister.
She became a Governor, not a Chief Minister.
Yes, sir...
But your answer is right.
Wow! Wonderful!
[audience applauding]
Sucheta Kriplani!
Sucheta Kriplani became
India's first female Chief Minister in 1963.
Indira Gandhi became
the first woman Prime Minister of India in 1966.
And, as you mentioned,
Pratibha Patil became the first woman President in 2007.
- Meira Kumar, the first lady Speaker of Lok Sabha in 2009. - Yes.
A cheque is coming your way, sir. Give him a big hand.
[audience applauding]
A cheque for Rs. 3,20,000!
[audience cheering]
Congratulations!
Thank you, sir.
- I think Sarojini Naidu was the Governor. - Hmm.
Not the Chief Minister.
Sir, after coming here, a person forgets his own name...
[laughter]
[applause]
Sir, did you get permission to come to KBC?
The last time, sir...
There's no network where we're posted, sir.
If there's no network, how could I play, sir?
So, I let it go the last time. This year
I took special permission from the CO.
I wanted to go to KBC. It has been my dream for all these years.
I wanted to come here.
- Wow. That's amazing. - Believe me, sir.
Even my sergeant,
all the authorities and friends
encouraged me a lot.
The sergeant ordered that
until and unless his KBC dream isn't fulfilled,
he shouldn't be sent out of the battalion.
So, I am thankful to the sergeant and my unit.
We thank them too.
So, how did you play if there was no Internet?
- Sir, there was internet at the post office. - Yeah.
So, there was network this time at the battalion.
The sun sets quite early.
So, all the lights get switched off at nine.
- Oh. - Then we have to wake up early in the morning.
When the lights turn off,
the KBC show starts.
So, I cannot play on the Line.
So, there is a gallery near the bathroom outside the Line.
I take my bed over there.
Till the KBC show goes on,
I keep playing there.
- So, there's a signal there. - Yes.
There is a signal there.
There is a small mountain near the Line.
It's a small one. So, I used to go and sit there
- in the dark alone. - Well, congratulations.
You put in a lot of effort.
I used to be a bit scared there
because there is a lot of rain in Arunachal Pradesh.
So, there is a lot of fog there.
There are a lot of snakes and scorpions.
- I used to fear that something might bite me. - That's right.
My goal was that no matter how much difficulty I faced,
I would persist with this goal of mine.
Wow. That's amazing. Congratulations.
[clapping]
We'll move forward with the game.
You have answered ten questions correctly.
As you know very well,
you will get one more chance to win more prize money.
This is called Super Sandook.
Yes, sir.
You must have heard about it and you know about it too.
Shall I read it in Hindi or English?
In Hindi.
- In Hindi. - Yes, sir. - Okay. All right.
So, let's play Super Sandook.
[tense music playing]
- Are you ready, Mr Akash? - Yes, sir.
Your time starts now.
[tense music playing]
Which among these conveys the end of the game of chess?
- Primate. - Option B.
- Checkmate. - Absolutely right. Next.
Which number among these has the biggest square?
3. -2.
- 1, -5. - Pass!
Pass? Next.
Which month was Mahatma Gandhi born in?
- August. September. October. - 2nd October.
Correct. Next.
Tipra Motha is a political party from which of these states?
Odisha. Haryana. Telangana. Tripura.
- Pass, sir. - Pass. Next.
During which of these events was the Berlin Wall built?
- Option A. - Wrong. Sorry.
In 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi', in which competition
did Tani and Raj come together?
Option A, Dance.
Absolutely right. Next.
In 2024, which country was the Winter Youth Olympics organised in?
South Korea, Canada,
Norway or New Zealand.
- Option A. - Absolutely right. Next!
Which Sun Temple among these is nearest to the seashore?
Martand. Modhera. Konark.
- Katarmal. - Option C.
- Option C. - Absolutely right. - Konark Sun Temple. - Next!
Generally, which of these places requires
- a platform ticket for entry? - Option B.
Absolutely right. Next!
Which state is Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary located in?
Karnataka. Bihar. West Bengal.
- Assam. - West Bengal!
The time is over.
You won Rs 60,000 by answering six questions correctly.
Yes, sir.
I will tell you where you were wrong.
The question was, during which of these events
was the Berlin Wall built?
You said World War I.
No. It was the Cold War.
You were wrong at one more place.
Which state is Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary located in?
It is in Karnataka.
There's one more.
Which number among these has the biggest square?
You passed the question.
It is -5.
You passed one more question.
Tipra Motha is a political party from which of these states?
I thought you might know about this.
It is from Tripura.
I thought Tripura would have been concluded from Tipra.
So, you have answered six questions correctly.
- You have won Rs 60,000. - Yes, sir.
Should it go to the bank or do you want to revive a lifeline?
Sir, I want to receive the audience's support once again.
- Revive the lifeline. - Wow.
Please revive the Audience Poll lifeline.
You have all the three lifelines now.
All right, Mr Akash Kumar.
The next one is the 11th question.
This question is of the least risk.
We urge everyone that they should play this level.
For Rs 6,40,000,
the eleventh question is here in front of you.
[tense music playing]
Sir, as far as I have read about it,
I think it is Mount...
Edmund Hillary climbed the Mount Everest.
Sir, I think the answer should be Option A.
- Option A. - Yes, sir. - Okay.
- I would like to go with Option A. - You'll go with Option A. - Yes.
He would like to go with Option A, Mount Everest. Please lock it.
[tense music playing]
This is the wrong answer.
[tense music playing]
Mount Cook is the right answer.
Mount Cook which is also called Aoraki
is the highest mountain in New Zealand.
This five-dollar note was declared by International Bank Note Society
as the "Banknote of the Year".
Sir, you haven't lost anything.
You have won Rs 3,20,000.
We will transfer Rs 3,20,000 to your bank account.
Akash Kumar. Your name is here.
Your account number is here.
Rs 3,20,000 have been transferred to your bank account.
It was done simply and safely through the App.
It felt great to meet you, Mr Akash Kumar.
You are serving the country.
Give him a big hand on this occasion.
Congratulations to you. Thank you.
[clapping]
All right. Thanks a lot.
Now, we will play with you Fastest Finger First.
The Top two will come with me.
There will be another fight.
The one who wins among them
will sit on the Hot Seat.
We keep saying it to you.
This one opportunity is very important for you.
You should give your answer after a lot of thought.
Okay? All right.
Focus on your computer screens. Ready?
The Fastest Finger First question
is here on your screen.
[tense music playing]
The time is over.
First, let's see what the right sequence of the answer should be.
Here is the right sequence. First is Option A, Northeast.
Second is Option D, East.
Then comes Option B, South.
Then it's Option C, West.
East. South. West.
A, D, B, C.
Let's see who gave the right answer.
It's just two.
They will become the Top two. Gaurav Agarwal.
Apoorva Shetty.
[clapping]
No, this is not allowed.
Mr Gaurav.
- Apoorva, big congratulations to you. - Thank you, sir.
- Apoorva, before I ask you anything... - Yes, sir.
The smile on your face shows that
- you are relieved to be here. - Yes, finally.
- Yes, sir. - There's one more challenge in front of you.
- You have to win this. - Yes, sir.
Have you come here alone or did someone come with you?
No, sir. My sister is here with me.
Oh, she is your sister.
Hello. A big welcome to you.
What are you doing these days?
- Sir, I am from Mangalore, Karnataka. - Yes.
I am a student, sir.
Okay. What are you studying?
- Sir, I am preparing for UPSC. - Oh, wow. That's amazing.
All right.
Mr Gaurav.
- I am from Guwahati, Assam. - Oh, okay.
I am a home tutor.
- What do you teach them? - Maths and Science.
Wow.
Sir, I feel a great amount of respect
for people who teach Maths.
All right, Mr Gaurav.
You both know that there will be a competition between you both.
People come here to fulfil their dreams.
I have come here to fulfil my father's dream.
I have dreamed of being on the Hot Seat for 15 years.
I think I deserve to be on the Hot Seat.
Just like how Arjuna could only see the eye of the fish,
I am only seeing Hot Seat right now.
I will surely sit on it.
No matter who comes against me,
I will be on the Hot Seat.
[tense music playing]
All right.
Let's play Jaldi 5.
[tense music playing]
Gaurav and Apoorva.
- Our good wishes are with you. - Thank you, sir.
The first question is on your screen now.
Distillation is done in which of
- the following subjects? - [buzzer sound]
- You pressed the buzzer. - Chemistry.
That's the right answer.
You win one point.
The next question is here before you.
What did Mahatma Gandhi study in University College London?
- Law. - You pressed the buzzer.
- Law. - That's right. One point each.
Let's move ahead.
- Which film of 2024... - Mr. & Mrs. Mahi.
That's the right answer. You have two points.
The next question is on your screens now.
It is said that which part
of Goddess Sati fell in Nainital?
A, Hand. B, Nose.
C, Leg. D...
- Eye. - Eye. That's the right answer.
Eye. Both of you have two points each.
The next question.
Order of the Gorkha Dakshina Bahu
is awarded by which country? A,
[buzzer sound]
- You. - Nepal.
That's the right answer. Well done.
You get three points.
The next question is here before you.
From which state has Kalpana Soren been elected as MLA?
- A... - Jharkhand.
Jharkhand is the right answer. You get four points.
- Come on, Apoorva. - Yes, sir.
- He will win if he gets one more point. - Yes, sir.
The next question is on your screens.
Augustus, Tiberius and Nero
ruled over which of these empires?
A, Tibetan.
B, Inca.
C, Roman.
- D, Tang. - Roman.
Roman is the right answer. Well played.
The next question is on your screens.
- M Chinnaswamy Stadium... - Bengaluru.
That's the right answer. You get four points. Well done.
There's a very fierce competition going on.
Both of you are on four points each.
The next question is here on your screen.
Which of these regions
has no Chief Minister?
A, Nagaland.
B, Sikkim.
C, Tripura.
- D, Lakshadweep. - D, Lakshadweep.
That's the right answer.
- Whoa. - Thank you, sir.
Please have your seat, sir. Well played.
- Well played, Apoorva. That was amazing. - Thank you, sir.
The competition was very fierce between the two of you.
- First of all congratulations to you. - Thank you, sir.
[audience applauding]
Ladies and gentlemen, sitting on the Hot Seat opposite me...
I wouldn't say hard work,
but you were very quick with your hands.
And now you've reached here.
- Okay. - Thank you, sir.
Her name is Apoorva L Shetty. She's from Mangaluru, Karnataka.
- And you introduced your sister. - Yes, sir.
Your sister is here. Your name is Ananya.
- Yes, sir. I'm Ananya. - Are you older or younger than her?
- I'm the younger sister. - Younger sister. Okay.
I wanted to say something.
She's cried all night long and hasn't slept a wink.
- Why? - She was crying too much.
I was there.
I could only see
your back and
I could see nothing else.
I was wondering when my chance will come.
- You could see my head, right? - Yes.
- But only your head. - That's it, then. I'm right here.
Yes, sir.
Please keep smiling like this.
You've been smiling ever since you've come here.
- All right. - I'm smiling more after seeing you.
My cheeks are also hurting now.
[audience applauding]
- But, stay like this. - Yes, sir.
You look at me and I'll look at you.
- The game will go on. - We can sit like this.
Yes, we can keep talking.
- We can talk about how you are and what you're doing. - Yes.
Okay, Apoorva,
let me quickly recap the rules of the game.
The game will begin with the sixth question.
- Because you've already answered five questions. - Yes, sir.
You have three lifelines for your convenience.
Audience Poll, Video Call A Friend
and Double Dip.
All right, let's play Kaun Banega Crorepati.
[audience applauding] [music playing]
- Our best wishes are with you. - Thank you, sir.
Get ready. The sixth question for Rs 20,000 is on your screen.
[music playing]
Sir, please lock option C, Salads.
- Please lock C, Salads. - Yes, sir.
Wow, that's great. That's the right answer.
[audience applauding]
So, Apoorva, you said,
- that you're preparing for UPSC. - Yes, sir.
How many attempts have you made so far?
- Sir, I have made four attempts. - Four attempts.
- But, keep trying. - Yes, sir.
- I saw how you win when you try hard. - Yes, sir.
One day you will surely be victorious.
- With your blessings. - Not my blessings.
- You will win with your ability. - Yes, sir.
Let say that
- fortunately, you become an officer. - Yes, sir.
Which direction would you like to choose?
- Or what would you like to do for the country? - Sir...
- I want to become an IAS officer. - Okay.
This is my childhood dream.
- Oh. - This is like service to society.
I have seen my mother and father
help many people.
They didn't have the resources or the power,
but they did whatever was within their reach.
They are my inspiration.
- Yes. - I want to do some service.
Yes, sir.
- Best wishes to you. - Thank you, sir.
Let's move ahead. You want to become an IAS officer.
Yes, sir.
The seventh question for Rs 40,000 is on your screen now.
[music playing]
- Sir, this is written by Khaled Hosseini. - Okay.
And the answer is Afghanistan.
Okay.
Please lock B, Afghanistan.
Well played. This is the right answer.
You're right, this book was written by Khaled Hosseini.
Yes, sir.
He moved from Afghanistan to America.
This book describes
the difficulties that people in Afghanistan faced
- under the Taliban rule. - Yes, sir.
- Have you been to Afghanistan? - No, sir.
- I have only been to Malaysia, for a Bharatanatyam performance. - Okay.
Ever since I was four years old,
four or five years, I have been learning Bharatanatyam.
Oh, okay.
- I have learnt Bharatanatyam for 17 years. - Wow.
I have seen in South India, most families
send their daughters for Bharatanatyam classes.
- Yes, sir. - And that is
- a matter of pride and joy for the family. - Yes, sir.
- I have completed my 'Arangetram' too. - Oh, okay.
And I have gone to Malaysia once
with my group.
- I have also participated in Hampi Utsav, - Yes.
- In Karnataka, with my troupe. - Okay.
- Our teacher takes us and goes. - Okay.
- All right. Let's move ahead in the game. - Yes, sir.
The eighth question for Rs 80,000 is coming up on your screen now.
[music playing]
Sir, Jay Shah,
- was the chairman of BCCI until recently. - Okay.
- He has now been elected as the Chair of ICC. - ICC.
- All right. - I would like to go with option D, Jay Shah.
Apoorva wants to lock option D.
Well played, Apoorva. That's the right answer.
You win Rs 80,000. Jay Shah
will begin his work in this post
- from December 2024 - Yes, sir.
- Apoorva, the ninth question for Rs 1,60,000 is here. - Yes, sir.
Get ready.
The ninth question for Rs 1,60,000 is on your screen now.
[music playing]
Here are the options.
Sir, I would like to take a lifeline.
Lifeline? Okay, please calm down, Tiktiki.
- Audience Poll. - Audience Poll? All right.
Mr Computer, please activate the Audience Poll
and audience, your turn is here.
Your time starts now.
[music playing]
[timer stops]
A, Rose has the maximum votes.
76 per cent.
- Sir, I was... - B, C and D have 15
6 and 3.
Sir, I was also confused between Rose and Pea.
What would you say now?
Sir, I would like to go with the audience.
With the audience? Okay.
Majority of the audience says A. What shall we do?
Please lock option A, Rose.
- You were praying with your eyes closed. - Yes, sir.
Go ahead and pray.
Please lock A, Rose.
[suspenseful music playing]
- Is your prayer complete? - Yes, no.
- The answer is right. - Thank you.
[audience applauding]
Well played, audience. It was a tough question.
But you gave the right answer. Well done.
Let me tell you something. Apart from the rose,
fruits such as pear, plum, cherry,
almond, apricots, blackberry
and raspberry are related to the Rose family.
Yes, sir.
Apoorva, I'm just saying.
- Yes, sir. - You're from Mangaluru.
- A place where Hindi is not normally spoken. - Yes, sir.
But your Hindi is very good. How's that?
Sir, when I was young
- there was a show named CID. - Yes.
I used to hide behind my father's back
and watch the show.
Because he would not let me
watch the show.
- I was in grade one and it was a crime show. - Yes.
- Oh, okay. - So...
Later on, he allowed me to watch it.
Then I began to learn from there.
- Did you learn from the show? - Yes, sir.
From there and Hindi movies.
I have seen many of your films too.
- Yes. Thank you very much. - 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.'
- And 'Mohabbatein.' - Sometimes I talk silly Hindi. - No, sir.
Your Hindi is wonderful.
- Nothing like that. - It is very pure, sir.
- No one can talk like you. - When someone writes something,
like our writers write for us,
- we have to speak what they write. - Yes, sir.
So, they speak good Hindi.
They write good Hindi, so I'm able to speak good Hindi.
No, sir. But you...
[audience applauding]
So, apart from
- CID... - Yes, sir.
Since when are you watching and following KBC?
Sir, I have been watching since childhood.
The question which Mr Sushil Kumar got...
Actually, the question for 5 crore...
- He won that amount, - Yes.
The question for him was, in 1868,
who sold the rights of Nicobar Islands?
I answered instantly that it was Denmark.
What are you saying?
- Really, sir. - It was a difficult question.
I was in seventh or eighth grade back then.
So, my dad told me that I will sit on the hot seat someday.
I still can't believe it, sir.
He is your huge fan.
- Please mention his name once. - Sure.
Lokanath Shetty.
I, Amitabh Bachchan, extend my greetings to you, Mr. Lokanath Shetty
Your dream
of your daughter sitting on the hot seat
has been fulfilled. Look, she is here with me.
Thanks a lot.
[audience applauding]
If you want, we can make you talk to him.
- Sure, sir. - Huh?
Can we video call Mr. Lokanath Shetty?
[line trilling]
Mr. Lokanath, greeting.
I am Amitabh Bachchan from Kaun Banega Crorepati.
Hello, sir.
I am so happy to talk to you.
- Sir, you had a dream. - Yes.
That your daughter Apoorva will be on the hot seat someday.
- Yes. - She is on the hot seat.
Yes!
Look, she is right here.
[applauding]
I am happy that you are there.
- You are on the hot seat, right? - Yes.
I am so happy.
- That is great. - Okay.
Your dream has been fulfilled. Okay?
- Okay? - Yes.
- May God bless you. - Yes.
- This is great. Okay? - Yes.
You are on the hot seat. May God bless you.
[sobbing]
Thanks a lot.
[audience applauding]
This is my second job.
One!
Two!
- Three. - Thank you, sir.
[audience applauding]
I can't believe this.
[audience applauding and cheering]
Okay! Give it to me.
- Keep it. - Thank you.
It is on your hand. Do this.
It is over here. That!
- Over here. - Sir, my hands are trembling.
It's done.
All right!
I would like to greet you once again, Mr. Lokanath.
And thank you so much
for bestowing your blessings on your daughter.
Thank you so much!
- Thank you so much! - Thank you.
- Yes, sir. - All right, Apoorva.
- I have fulfilled your request. - Thank you, sir.
Let's move on.
Let me inform you,
- I give a word of caution to each of my contestants. - Yes, sir.
Please don't take a chance on this question.
- Because you will get this opportunity only once. - Yes, sir.
The tenth question for Rs. 3,20,000 appears on your screen now.
[music playing]
This is an image question.
Let's see the image.
[music playing]
I will give you the options.
Sir, it is not A.
- Because A, Virupaksha temple is located in Hampi. - Okay.
It's not Sri Ranganathaswamy temple, sir.
Meenakshi Amman temple is in Madurai. That's not the answer.
Brihadeeswara temple.
Please lock Option D, Brihadeeswara temple.
You know history. You have the knowledge.
She wishes to lock D.
Many congratulations to you! It is the right answer.
[audience applauding]
- You secured Rs. 3,20,000. - Thank you, sir.
Keep applauding for her.
A cheque in her name is coming up.
[audience applauding]
Apoorva, a cheque for Rs. 3,20,000.
I still can't believe it, sir.
[audience applauding]
Thank you, sir.
- Is this your first earning? - Yes, sir.
- Your first pay cheque. - Yes, sir.
There was a time when I taught Bharatanatyam
in a school for six months.
That was in 2018.
They used to pay me. But this is
- the first time I am earning in lakhs. - Wow! Amazing!
[audience applauding]
All right! One of the biggest temples in India,
Brihadeeswara temple.
- It is locally known as Peruvudaiyar Kovil. - Yes, sir.
- It's located in Thanjavur. - Yes, sir.
- It was built by Chola Emperor Rajaraja I. - Yes, sir.
He built it
in the year 1010. He built it.
Ladies and gentlemen, this image you saw
has been made possible courtesy of the Mumbai Regional Office
of the Ministry of Tourism,
Government of India. We express our heartfelt gratitude to them.
- All right, Apoorva. Congratulations to you. -Thank you.
As you know, after the tenth question,
- a new game has been introduced called Super Sandook. - Yes, sir.
- We will play that now. - Yes, sir.
Super Sandook has appeared on your screen.
Tell me,
- Should I read the questions in Hindi or English? - English.
- English! - English. Okay!
All right, let's play Super Sandook.
[music playing]
All right, Apoorva. Get ready.
Your time starts now.
[music playing]
- Uttar Pradesh! - It is right. Next!
- 100. - Correct, next.
- Clock! - Correct, next.
- Rajneeti! No! - Wrong.
- Trunks. - Absolutely right. Next!
- Pass. - Pass, next.
- Iceberg. - Correct, next!
- Primates. - Primates.
You are right. Next!
- Australia! - Wrong.
It's West Indies.
Carnatic music.
Carnatic music is right. Next!
Wrestling.
- Boxing! - Wrong.
Your time is up. You answered seven questions.
You won Rs. 70,000.
[audience applauding]
In which of these movies does
Katrina Kaif... You answered correctly after you lost the chance.
- Yes. - You passed
a question. Which sport is hosted at the Karni Singh Complex?
- I thought you would figure it out with Karni Singh's name. - I didn't.
- Karni Singh, a prominent figure... - Yes.
In shooting. Trainings are provided
- to numerous people with his name. - Yes, sir.
- It is West Indies. - Yes.
- I didn't realise. - You realised it later.
You always figure it out later.
Ma'am, you won Rs. 70,000.
Would you like to transfer it to your bank or revive a lifeline?
Lifeline, sir.
- Revive the lifeline. Lovely! - Audience Poll, sir.
All right, Mr. Computer. Revive Audience Poll lifeline.
[drumroll]
Okay!
You answered one question correctly.
- Lemur... the one about primates. - Yes, sir.
- Bonobos is also a species. - Yes, sir.
Do you know,
that the bonobos are a species of monkey
- or you can say apes. - Yes, sir.
They are considered
- to have the most similar DNA to humans among all primates. - Oh!
- Yes, sir. - Here is the image.
- We call them Bonobos. - Yes, sir.
They look similar.
Am I right?
Yes, sir.
- He is sitting. - He is.
He looks serious.
[laughing]
You got saved!
[laughing]
You would have had to face so many
difficulties if you had become a human.
[laughing]
Okay!
Focus on the game.
Coming up is the eleventh question.
And
you are familiar with the fact that this is least risk question.
The eleventh question for Rs. 6,40,000
appears on your screen.
[music playing]
Yes, sir.
Sir, I think the answer is C, Lions.
Because it wasn't crocodiles.
And there is an image of a lion
on Sri Lanka's flag.
So, I think the answer is Lions.
[suspenseful music playing]
- If you have a doubt, you have three lifelines. - Yes, sir.
You can use your lifelines.
- Sir, I want to go with Audience poll. - Audience Poll?
Yes, sir.
Activate the lifeline Audience Poll.
Audience, it is your turn again.
Get ready. Your time starts now.
[music playing]
- B! Donkeys has received the maximum number of votes. - Oh!
46%.
C has got 36%.
D has got 7%.
A has got 11%.
Tell me, what should I do?
- Sir, I want to activate Double Dip. - Double Dip?
- Yes, sir. - All right!
She doesn't believe the audience.
- So, she wants to use another lifeline. - No! Sir, it is...
- It was quite close. Okay! - Yes.
Activate Double Dip.
She didn't believe them.
- You can't quit the game now, Apoorva. - Yes, sir.
You will get two chances to answer.
- What is the first answer? - B, Donkeys.
B! Lock B, Donkeys.
This is the right answer.
- Lovely, Audience. - Thank you!
[audience applauding]
Well played, Audience.
[audience applauding]
People know about Pushpaka Vimana.
- Kuber... - Pushpaka Vimana.
Among the many enchanted objects that Ravana owned,
there was this chariot
- that had the ability to soar through the skies. - Yes, sir.
Donkeys are known to be hardworking creatures,
so in a way, they can be seen as a type of 'karma yogi'.
Yes, sir.
[audience applauding
All right, ma'am.
Let's move on. Coming up is the twelfth question.
It is for Rs., 12,50,000.
It appears on your screen now.
[music playing]
[pensive music playing]
Sir, it is not Nigeria.
It's not Nigeria.
Sundarbans are in Bangladesh too.
We have half and they have half.
Before you gave the options, I thought
it was Bangladesh or Brazil.
Both countries are in the option.
Which country has the largest mangrove cover in the world?
Nigeria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Indonesia,
I am confused between B, C and D.
[pensive music playing]
Brazil's map...
It is not Bangladesh.
I am confused, sir.
[pensive music playing]
Sir, I want to use Video Call A Friend.
- I don't know if they know the answer. - Okay.
Yes, sir.
Mr. Computer, activate the lifeline Video Call A Friend.
Show the three names who Apoorva wants to speak with.
Ashok Alva. Adithi Shenoy K.
- And Lokanath Shetty, who we just spoke with. Yes, sir.
I think the answer...
Ashok Alva...
Ashok Alva! All right!
Connect with Ashok Alva through video call.
Apoorva...
[line trilling]
Is he your relative?
- Sir, he is my uncle. - Okay.
Greetings, Mr. Ashok Alva.
- Hello! - This is Amitabh Bachchan from Kaun Banega Crorepati.
- You've made my day. - Ah!
Thank you so much, sir.
Ashok, Apoorva is seated across from me on the hot seat.
- And she is asking you a question. - Yes, sir.
Okay, sir. I will try my best, sir.
Thank you! All right!
Ms. Apoorva, your time starts now.
Uncle, the largest mangrove cover in the world.
Largest mangrove cover!
- Yes! - Like the Sundarbans,
the mangrove cover is predominantly found in this country.
A, Nigeria.
B, Bangladesh.
C, Brazil.
D. Indonesia.
- I... - I think Nigeria. But I am not 100% sure.
I think it is Bangladesh, Uncle.
- Okay. - Sundarbans. What do you think, Uncle?
- Largest... - I think it is Nigeria.
But I am not 100% sure.
I am not 100% sure.
It's not Indonesia, right?
I feel it is Nigeria, but...
- I was saying Nigeria is not the answer. - Yes.
You are saying no. But your uncle is saying that is the answer.
[laughing]
You don't have any lifeline left.
You didn't show faith in the audience and used Double Dip.
Yes, sir.
I made a mistake.
- Listen! If you are not sure... - Yes, sir.
You've exhausted your lifelines.
You may quit. You win Rs. 6,40,000.
Sir, I want to quit.
- Others will get a chance to play. - Okay.
[audience applauding]
I won't take the risk, sir.
It is a big amount for me.
- Is that your final decision? - Yes, sir.
You may quit.
Ms. Apoorva secured Rs. 6,40,000.
[audience applauding]
Your name and account number have appeared.
You've received the amount, Ms. Apoorva.
- The maximum figure of your earnings. - Yes, sir.
- Rs. 6,40,000. - Yes, sir.
In a quick, easy and safe manner.
Okay!
You have to tell us what could be the right answer.
- Guess. - Sir, I want to go with him.
- With whom? - Nigeria.
Okay! Nigeria!
Lock A, Nigeria.
This is the wrong answer.
- The right answer is Indonesia. - Indonesia!
- The group of islands. - Yes!
It is believed that around 20% to 25%
of the mangrove cover is in Indonesia.
- Brazil is in the second place in this context. - Yes, sir.
- I... - Yes.
The largest mangrove cover is in Indonesia.
All right, Ms. Apoorva.
- Thanks a lot. - Thank you, sir.
All the very best to you. It was a pleasure meeting you
- and engaging in conversation. - Thank you.
- A big hand for, Apoorva. - Thank you!
Oh! Careful! All right!
- Sir, just once. - No!
- It's not allowed. - Bye, sir.
[audience applauding]
All right!
It is time for another Fastest Finger...
[hooter sounds]
This is a scary sound.
[laughing]
We have to end today's game, ladies and gentlemen.
Today is the last day for the candidates
of Fastest Finger First. I apologise.
But there is a time constraint.
Today's game ends here.
[audience applauding]