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KBC 17: Aditya Kumar becomes the first crorepati; will he be able to answer the jackpot question for Rs 7 crore?

Despite the hazards, he decided to attempt the final Rs 7 crore question rather than stop at Rs 1 crore. Let's see if taking this chance will pay off for him or not.

August 18, 2025 / 08:32 IST
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Aditya Kumar KBC 17
Aditya Kumar KBC 17

A participant named Aditya Kumar made headlines in the most recent season of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) by earning Rs 1 crore and trying the Rs 7 crore question, demonstrating incredible bravery and intelligence.

KBC's official streaming partner posted a teaser for the next episode on their social media site, X. Aditya Kumar from Uttarakhand is the first competitor of the season to win Rs 1 crore, according to the most recent ad released by Sony TV. He even attempts to answer the Rs 7 crore jackpot question, but it is still unknown if he will be able to earn the grand reward.

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Aditya Kumar, the contestant, told presenter Amitabh Bachchan a funny story about how he once tricked his college pals into getting ready for a fake shoot by pretending he was chosen for KBC. His buddies were dubious when he showed them the official message after he actually received the call this time. Both Big B and the audience were enthralled with Aditya's transformation from a lighthearted practical joker to a serious competitor on the hot seat. Aditya's accomplishment as Season 17's first crorepati is noteworthy. Despite the hazards, he decided to attempt the final Rs 7 crore question rather than stop at Rs 1 crore. Let's see if taking this chance will pay off for him or not.

One of India's most recognizable quiz-based reality shows is Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC). The renowned Amitabh Bachchan hosted the show's 2000 premiere, and it soon gained widespread recognition. The Indian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, which was based on the British formula, offered a distinctive fusion of storytelling, emotion, and intelligence on the tiny screen. KBC's format, lifelines, and technology have changed throughout time.

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