Kaun Banega Crorepati 16: Uday Tej Singh impresses host Amitabh Bachchan with his wish to become a doctor in the Army

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The latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 was filled with inspiration, knowledge, and gripping moments as contestant Uday Tej Singh took the hot seat.

A young and determined man with aspirations of becoming a doctor in the Armed Forces, Uday captivated the audience with his insights on happiness.

Reflecting on his childhood experiences, he shared, “When I was in school, I went on a field trip and saw that city people have everything but are not happy, whereas in villages, people have less but seem much happier.”

Moved by Uday’s ambition, host Amitabh Bachchan narrated a heartfelt anecdote from his personal life. He recalled visiting a friend in the Indian Army who had fought against Pakistan in a war and sustained severe injuries.

Despite his wounds, the soldier remained unfazed. “He told me, ‘This is nothing. I will get well soon, don’t worry.’ What I really admired about him was his pride—he confidently opened his hospital gown and showed his wounds, saying, ‘Saari goliyaan chhati pe lagi hai, peeth pe nahi’ (All the bullets hit my chest, none on my back).” This story left a deep impact on the audience, highlighting the courage and resilience of Indian soldiers.

Uday’s Strong Start in the Game

During the game, Uday faced an early challenge at the ₹5,000 question:

"Which of these relatives of a woman would be on her husband’s side of the family?"

A. Dewar

B. Mama

C. Bhai

D. Behen

Using his Double Dip lifeline, he initially picked the wrong answer (option B, Mama) but corrected himself with option A, Dewar, securing his winnings.

He later encountered the Super Sawaal question regarding the Third Battle of Panipat and answered incorrectly, stating that it took place in the 17th century instead of the 18th century.

For the ₹3,20,000 question, he was asked:

"Nakshatra Sabha, India’s first astro-tourism campaign, is an initiative by which state’s tourism development board?"

A. Himachal Pradesh

B. Rajasthan

C. Assam

D. Uttarakhand

He used the Audience Poll lifeline and correctly answered option B, Rajasthan.

His gameplay took an exciting turn when he won ₹70,000 in the Super Sandook round, which allowed him to revive the Audience Poll lifeline.

At the ₹6,40,000 question, he was asked:

"Which Indian was the first to become Minister of External Affairs, who was not the regular or provisional Prime Minister?"

A. Shri Yashwantrao Chavan

B. Shri MC Chagla

C. Sardar Swaran Singh

D. Shri Dinesh Singh

After careful deliberation, he correctly answered option C, Sardar Swaran Singh, ensuring his advancement to the next stage.

For the ₹25,00,000 question, he used his Video Call a Friend lifeline:

"During World War II, what name was given by Allied pilots to the eastern end of the Himalayas over which they flew military planes to and from China?"

A. The Sentinel

B. The Hump

C. The Cloud

D. The Wall

He sought help from Dr. Anurakshat Gupta, who was also a contestant on KBC 10 years ago. Excited to be back, Dr. Anurakshat greeted Big B, saying, “Sir, it’s my privilege to be back with you after 10 years. I was sitting on the chair.” He confidently answered the question even before hearing the options, and Uday locked in option B, The Hump, securing ₹25 lakh.

For ₹50 lakh, Uday faced a challenging sports-related question:

"Representing the United States of America, Mohini Bhardwaj won a silver medal in which sport at the 2004 Athens Olympics?"

A. Gymnastics

B. Swimming

C. Fencing

D. Diving

Unsure of the answer, Uday decided to quit the game at ₹25 lakh. Before leaving, he took a guess with option C, Fencing, but the correct answer was option A, Gymnastics.

Despite not attempting the ₹50 lakh question, Uday’s remarkable journey, strategic use of lifelines, and intelligent gameplay made for a highly engaging and inspiring episode of KBC 16. His presence on the show was a testament to his dedication and his dream of serving in the Armed Forces as a doctor.