The latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 kicked off with a heart-warming moment as Ishita Gupta, a 7th-grade student from Bengaluru, took the hot seat. It was part of the special kids’ week, and Ishita’s confidence was visibly boosted by the encouragement of the show’s legendary host, Amitabh Bachchan. Ishita shared a personal struggle with her voice, mentioning that her friends often compared it to a cartoon character’s voice. Mr. Bachchan, with his signature warmth, invited her to start the show in his unique style, making her feel special and valued.
Throughout the episode, Amitabh Bachchan not only supported Ishita but also encouraged other children watching the show to embrace their quirks and weaknesses, teaching them that these can often be their superpowers. This inspiring moment set the tone for the episode, as Ishita confidently tackled the questions ahead.
Having previously won Rs 40,000, Ishita continued her impressive performance, answering each question with growing assurance. The next major challenge came when she faced a question for Rs 3,20,000. The question asked about livestock animals being responsible for over 10% of the emission of which greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. Ishita, using her ‘Gyanastraa’ lifeline, opted for the subject ‘Science’ and correctly chose Methane as the answer, winning the amount and earning a standing ovation from the studio audience. Mr. Bachchan, impressed with her knowledge, called her “Too Good” in his signature style.
As the conversation continued, Ishita shared her ambition of becoming a cardiologist. She explained that her passion for the field stemmed from her desire to help people suffering from heart diseases and provide the best care. When asked about her future dreams, Ishita revealed her grand aspirations: she planned to be wealthy, owning luxury villas, cars, and high-end accessories. Amitabh Bachchan was taken aback by her dreams and humorously responded, “Superstar se bhi upar aap ban gayi hain.”
She elaborated further, describing how she envisioned her future: owning a five-story villa, each floor dedicated to different luxury items like bags and accessories. Her dream list also included a collection of expensive cars, including a Lamborghini, Audi, Rolls Royce, and BMW. Amitabh Bachchan, both amused and astonished by her grand plans, jokingly exclaimed, “Ohh Teri, kya baat hai!” He even turned his chair around in mock shock and asked Ishita if she was aware of how expensive these cars were and whether she knew that driving them required special training. Despite his playful banter, it was clear that Ishita’s confidence and big dreams were something that could not be easily shaken.
Later, Ishita took part in the Super Sandook segment, where she answered six questions correctly, winning Rs 60,000. Before continuing, she decided to revive her ‘Gyanastraa’ lifeline. A moment of lightheartedness followed when Ishita complimented Mr. Bachchan’s stylish jacket. He humorously responded, wondering why she hadn’t noticed it earlier. When Ishita asked where he got it from, Mr. Bachchan, in his typical humble manner, explained, “Humko khud nahi maalum ki ye kahan banti hai. Hum jab yahan aate hain na kaam karne, hum apna khud ka pyjama kurta pehen kar aate hain. aur ke. Khula khula sab rehta hai accha lagta hai. Yahan par humko pehna dete hain, ye humara thodi na hai, ye toh sarkari ha. Humara nahi hai kuch bhi.”
Ishita also took the opportunity to ask the host if he followed her skincare tips, to which Mr. Bachchan humorously responded that he had never used any skincare products, instead relying on mustard oil from his childhood. He joked that the modern skincare routine was something he couldn’t quite keep up with, playfully stating, “Hey bhagwan aaj ki pidhi se bacha lo humko.”
The episode reached its climax when Ishita faced the question for Rs 1 crore. The question asked which British merchant ship tried to alert the RMS Titanic about icebergs just before it struck one and sank. Unfortunately, Ishita was unsure of the answer. After a brief moment of contemplation, she chose to quit the game, securing her Rs 50,00,000 winnings. Despite making an educated guess by selecting SS Brittany, the correct answer was SS Mesaba.
Ishita left the show with a smile, having earned a substantial sum and proven her intelligence, ambition, and charm. Her confidence, big dreams, and lighthearted moments with Amitabh Bachchan made her appearance on the show memorable. She may not have won the grand prize, but her journey on Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 left everyone in the studio inspired and entertained.