The 17th season of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ (KBC), a popular quiz show on Sony TV, has garnered significant attention. The show’s format, led by Amitabh Bachchan, combines general knowledge with contestants’ personal narratives. In the initial episodes, Kashish Singhal from Delhi made a notable appearance by reaching the 1 crore question. Her journey, however, ended before she could claim the top prize.
At the critical 1 crore question, Kashish utilized all her lifelines. Because of her uncertainty, she chose to withdraw from the game, securing a prize of 50 lakhs. The question she faced was:
Which Visigoth king demanded pepper from ancient Rome as a ransom to end the siege of a city, where Rome engaged in trade with India?
Options:
A. Ludovic
B. Emeric
C. Alaric
D. Theodoric
The correct answer was C, Alaric. Kashish Singhal demonstrated impressive knowledge and composure throughout the game, earning 50 lakh rupees. Although she missed becoming a millionaire, she secured funds that would assist in settling her father’s debts.
Kashish recounted to Amitabh Bachchan how her father had to sell his shop, leaving him with substantial debt. She aimed to win a substantial amount on the show to address this issue, and her participation proved successful. After her win, she shared the exciting news with her father via video call, in the presence of Amitabh Bachchan.