Amitabh Bachchan’s popular game show, ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ (KBC), will introduce a new feature called “Super Sawaal” in its 16th season. This addition provides contestants with a special opportunity to use the ‘dugaanastra’ between questions 6 and 10, allowing them to double the prize amount on one of these questions.
The Super Sawaal is a bonus question that appears after question 5. Unlike regular questions, it does not offer options or lifelines. If answered correctly, contestants gain the power to use ‘dugaanastra,’ which lets them press a buzzer to potentially double the amount of money on one of the following questions (6 through 10). This feature adds an extra layer of excitement and strategy to the game.
For example, if a contestant uses this power on question 9, which typically offers ₹1,60,000, they have the chance to double that amount if they answer correctly. However, no lifelines can be used during this phase.
‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, the Hindi adaptation of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’, has been a staple of Indian television since its debut in 2000. Amitabh Bachchan, who has hosted most seasons except for the third one, when Shah Rukh Khan took over, has been the face of the show for many years.
Season 16 of KBC is set to premiere on August 12 at 9 PM on Sony. Amitabh Bachchan recently shared photos from the show’s set, confirming his return. Despite initial speculations during the season 15 finale that he might not return, Bachchan reassured fans with his posts on X (formerly Twitter), indicating that there would be no change in his routine.
