KBC 16 Crowns First Crorepati: 22-Year-Old UPSC Aspirant Chander Prakash Wins Rs 1 Crore
Mumbai: The sixteenth season of the iconic quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC 16) has celebrated its first crorepati, Chander Prakash, a 22-year-old UPSC aspirant from Jammu & Kashmir. The momentous episode, hosted by the legendary Amitabh Bachchan, aired on Wednesday and captured the excitement of viewers nationwide.
Chander secured his victory by correctly answering a challenging question: “The largest city in which country is not its capital but a port with an Arabic name meaning ‘abode of peace’?” The answer, Tanzania, was reached using the ‘Double Dip’ lifeline, demonstrating his quiz prowess under pressure.
The milestone was widely celebrated online, with Sony Entertainment Television sharing heartfelt congratulations. “Iss season ke pehle Crorepati, Chander Parkash ko hum sab ki ore se hardik shubhkaamnaye” (Best wishes to Chander Parkash, the first crorepati of this season) was the message accompanying a celebratory video.
In addition to winning Rs 1 crore, Chander was awarded a car and faced the Rs 7 crore question, although the episode did not disclose whether he attempted it.
Chander’s journey is particularly inspiring, as he has faced significant health challenges throughout his life, having undergone seven surgeries for intestinal issues. Despite these hurdles, his determination to succeed in the UPSC examinations remains unwavering.
Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 airs on Sony Entertainment Television on weekdays at 9 PM, continuing to engage and inspire audiences across India.
