Aditya Kumar hugs Amitabh Bachchan after winning ₹1 crore on Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, becoming the season’s first crorepati (Instagram | SonyLiv)
Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 has announced its very first crorepati this season Aditya Kumar from Uttarakhand. The latest promo by the makers showcases that prideful moment when megastar and host Amitabh Bachchan declared him a winner of ₹1 crore. Overwhelmed with the achievement, Aditya hugged the host and called the moment unreal. The promo also reveals that he will now try to face the jackpot ₹7 crore question.
Aditya Kumar is not a quiz show contestant. He is an embodiment of guts and determination. Currently posted at a thermal power plant in Gujarat as a deputy commandant in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Aditya is in all ways well-deserved because he took the sixth rank in the country in the National Security Exams, which is a credential that speaks of the quality of his academics.
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About his journey, Aditya said, "Education has shaped who I am." I tried to isolate myself in a small room, away from friends, dedicating that entire year to preparation. Such sacrifice, according to him, laid the bricks for what he is today, and that struck a deep chord, reminding viewers of how far discipline and persistence can go.
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The crowning moment of emotion, of course, had to be when Amitabh Bachchan declared Aditya the winner of ₹1 crore in his typical style. The contestant could barely control his glee when he hurriedly hugged the host. The celebrations turned all the more special as his parents watched in the audience, their faces beaming with pride and applause. In their embrace lies a story of family support behind every success.
Crossing this in history is phenomenal, but the promo offers a sneak peek into an even bigger challenge as Aditya prepares for the showdown the question of 7 crore rupees. Whether he can pull it off or not, his journey has already inspired millions of viewers across the land.
Kaun Banega Crorepati, now in its seventeenth season since its birth on August 11, continues to borrow the blend of knowledge, drama, and inspiration. It has become a growing interest show since it is coming live every week on Sony Entertainment Television and SonyLIV at 9 PM from Monday to Friday, where any ordinary Indian turns into an extraordinary reality. With Aditya Kumar's victory, the season indeed stood one of the best moments of that season, just proving further that hard work pays off.
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