KBC 17: CISF officer Aditya Kumar quits the show failing to answer Rs 7 Crore question related to Taj Mahal, can you answer?

The 17th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) witnessed its first crorepati of the year, with Aditya Kumar from Uttarakhand scripting history on the hot seat. The much-anticipated episode, aired on Thursday, showcased Aditya’s sharp intellect, calm presence, and strategic play, which earned him not only Rs 1 crore but also accolades from host Amitabh Bachchan and millions of viewers across the country.

Aditya’s journey to the jackpot question was marked by confidence and composure.

His first big milestone came with the Rs 50 lakh question, which asked: “On which planet of the solar system is a crater named after the Russian artist Nicholas Roerich, father-in-law of Devika Rani?” Without using a lifeline, Aditya selected Mercury as the answer, which turned out to be correct. This bold move cemented his place as a strong contender.

The defining moment of his game, however, was the Rs 1 crore question: “Which of these elements is named after the scientist who separated the plutonium element used in the first atomic bomb?” The options were Seaborgium, Mendelevium, Rutherfordium, and Bohrium. Aditya smartly deployed the 50-50 lifeline, narrowing the choices to Seaborgium and Bohrium. After a moment of deliberation, he chose Seaborgium—a decision that turned him into the season’s first crorepati. Along with the cash prize, Aditya also drove home a brand-new Maruti Suzuki Brezza, adding to his celebrations.