The recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 unfolded with rollover contestant Debottam Roy from Durgapur, West Bengal, taking center stage. AB announced that it was the 100th episode of the season. Amitabh Bachchan warmly introduced him, expressing admiration for the origins of his name, which honors his father. With a friendly tone, Big B addressed him as “Debu Da,” a gesture that left the contestant deeply grateful. Debottam shared how the title transformed his identity, remarking that he was once called “Manager Sahab” in his village but would now proudly be known as “Debu Da.”
During a lighthearted moment, he shared a childhood memory involving the superstar. Inspired by Amitabh’s style in Dostana, Debottam once cut his new pants to mimic the iconic bell-bottom look, which resulted in a scolding from his mother. He admitted, “The pants didn’t become bell-bottoms, but I received a beating for ruining them.” And when he told his mother that he wanted the Bellbottom pants she got him. His honesty brought a smile to Big B’s face, who revealed that he used to affectionately referred to those pants as “air-conditioned” for their breezy design. Big B replied, “I am glad that even after getting beaten up you bought those pants.”
The conversation turned toward marriage, where Debottam confessed that he had left the responsibility of finding a bride to his mother. He jokingly added that being a engineer student it is hard to find a suitor. With a playful nudge, he suggested that Big B could assist in his search. Their banter brought a mix of humor and warmth to the show.
Debottam decided to end his journey after securing ₹6,40,000, choosing not to attempt the ₹12,50,000 question.
As he left the hot seat, the excitement continued with the Fastest Finger First round, which saw Ghanshyam Jaiswal winning a place opposite Amitabh Bachchan.
Ghanshyam, a fruit vendor from Mumbai, revealed that he had once dreamt of becoming an actor. Inspired by Amitabh’s performance in Coolie, he had even sent his photos and a letter addressed to the star. However, fate had different plans, and he turned to selling bananas to support his family. Reflecting on his modest earnings, he explained that his daily income ranged between ₹100 and ₹500, which accumulated to about ₹10,000–15,000 a month.
Despite his financial constraints, Ghanshyam prioritized his family’s needs and spoke of his determination to care for his parents. When asked about his brothers, he revealed that one rides rikshaw and other is a vendor like him but no longer maintained contact and had abandoned their responsibilities toward their aging parents. “There’s no point asking for help from those who don’t care,” he stated firmly. Amitabh praised Ghanshyam for his resilience and unwavering dedication.
As the game progressed, Ghanshyam shared his struggles, including the cramped living conditions in his small house. He expressed a heartfelt wish to purchase a larger home where his entire family could live comfortably. His wife currently slept on the stairs, while he managed with a congested space. Winning ₹6,40,000 marked a life-changing moment for Ghanshyam, who remarked that earning such a sum would have taken him years under normal circumstances.
The episode ended on an emotional note, with the stories of determination and grit from both contestants leaving a lasting impression.