The latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 kicked off with a overwhelming welcome for host Amitabh Bachchan. The studio audience erupted in cheers, and one enthusiastic female fan even sent flying kisses. With his signature humor, Bachchan quipped, “Itni zor se chumma phek rahi hai, humko ghabrahat ho rahi hai kahin aap neeche na aa jayein,” sparking laughter throughout the studio.
The episode quickly shifted into high gear with the Fastest Finger First round, where contestants Sarita Rani and Renuka Pattanshetti competed for a spot after the Jaldi 5. Sarita, a housewife from Haryana, emerged victorious and claimed the coveted hot seat.
Sarita Rani’s 24-Year Journey to the KBC Hot Seat
During her chat with Bachchan, Sarita shared her journey of waiting 24 years to fulfill her dream of being on the show has finally come true. She spoke about how people in her village mocked her aspirations of appearing in the show and her belief in education. Bachchan took the opportunity to highlight the importance of education for women, emphasizing that women should never be discouraged from learning. He stressed that education empowers women to become independent and create a better future for themselves. He also talked about equal opportunities for women rather than viewing them as inferior.
Sarita’s inspiring journey didn’t stop there. She revealed that she had battled breast cancer twice, first in 1996 and again in 2020. Despite the challenges, she remained strong, telling her family, “This is not my time to go. I have much more to do.” After becoming cancer-free in early 2024, she dedicated herself to studying for 6 hours each day, determined to achieve her goal of reaching the KBC hot seat.
Sarita played the Super Sandook round, answering five questions correctly to win ₹50,000. When Bachchan asked about her plans for the prize money, she shared her intention to gift a mobile phone to her grandchild and use the rest for the child’s education. Her response earned admiration from the host and the audience. Bachchan humorously remarked how she kept glancing at him for hints, teasing, “Koi ishaara mil jaye… lekin hum kuch nahi kar sakte.”
Premswaroop Singh Negi’s Journey from SSB to KBC
After Sarita’s impressive performance, she made an exit with ₹12,50,000, and the next Fastest Finger First round saw Premswaroop Singh Negi securing the hot seat. A retired Sashastra Seema Bal officer, Premswaroop shared his extensive career serving on the Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan borders. He also mentioned that he got retired 6 months ago after an extensive service of 35 years. He proudly noted that he has also seved United Nations. He also mentioned his love for tennis and his success in police sports tournaments.
Amitabh Bachchan’s Hilarious New York Anecdote Delights Fans
Bachchan delighted everyone by recounting a humorous memory from New York, where he was mistaken for tennis legend Vijay Amritraj. He share that when she went to see a Tennis match in New York some of the Indian’s went to him to take autographs, two American women saw this and took him as Vijay Amrittaj. He thought that due to him being an Indian and the height similar to Vijay Amritaraj they became confused. Then he cleared their misunderstanding stating that he was not any player he was just an audience like them. The anecdote left the audience in fits of laughter.
As the episode drew to a close, Bachchan playfully asked the audience if they were happy the show had ended. Their quick denial amused him, he said, “Aap kehna chah rahe the kush hain, ke chalo samay khatam hua ghar jaayen. Ye joh aadmi hai (referring to himself) subah se chilla raha hai usse humko mukti milegi.” And a fan’s enthusiastic shout that they could spend all day with him earned a warm smile from the legendary host.
Thus, another memorable KBC episode concluded with inspiration, laughter, and heartfelt moments.