The latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 began with rollover contestant Nazam Nizarali Trikamani from Bhuj, Gujarat. A B.Com Honours student and aspiring Chartered Accountant, Nazam had cleared his foundation exam on the first attempt. However, he couldn’t appear for the intermediate stage because he received a call from KBC. He mentioned that he still had two more attempts and would try again. Amitabh Bachchan, concerned, remarked that KBC shouldn’t cause any issues with his studies. Nazam confidently stated that this stage was more important as it offered a chance to fulfill his dreams. Coming from a middle-class family, he explained that the prize money could help clear a loan and support his interest in gaming.
Amitabh Bachchan, asked if he had ever played squash. Nazam replied that he hadn’t. The host then described the game, explaining how it required powerful shots against the wall. He compared the game to the hot seat, saying, “The ball is initially soft but as you keep playing, it heats up. Like the seat you are sitting on gets heated, like that.” After a pause, he playfully remarked that Nazam should ask how he knew so much about squash. When the contestant obliged, Bachchan playfully said, “Chaliye chhodiye. I have to make you tell you what to ask me. Well, I have played the game before.”
Nazam then faced a question about BB Ki Vines, leading to a discussion about Gen Z. The host humorously observed that he had no idea how this generation got its name but noted that social media had completely taken over their lives.
As the conversation continued, Nazam opened up about his personal journey. He spoke about his social media presence and how he had experienced heartbreak. Over time, he began guiding others facing similar struggles. Writing shayaris for heartbroken individuals gave him a sense of fulfillment, allowing him to connect with people through his words.
During the game, he used the Video Call a Friend lifeline for the ₹40,000 question and answered it correctly. Later, Bachchan asked if he had faced hardships living in Bhuj. Nazam recalled how the COVID-19 pandemic and an earlier earthquake had impacted their lives. Their house needed repairs, and to cover expenses, his mother had to sell her jewelry. He also mentioned that both he and his father had health issues, making finances even tighter. He said, “My mom sold off her jewellery because living was important.”
For the ₹1,60,000 question, Nazam used the Double Dip lifeline but managed to answer it correctly on his first attempt. In the Super Sandook round, he won ₹70,000 and revived his Audience Poll lifeline. His journey on the show ended with a prize of ₹12,50,000.
Next to take the hot seat was Milansingh Pradyumansingh Jethwa from Porbandar, Gujarat. A Panchayat Sachiv working with the Gujarat government, Milan showcased his singing talent on the show. Impressed, Amitabh Bachchan encouraged him, saying he had the potential to excel in that field as well. He jokingly suggested that Milan could sing during interviews to impress the panel.
One of Milan’s early questions was related to muscles, which led to an engaging conversation about fitness. Inspired by actors, Milan shared that he worked out daily. Curious about the host’s fitness routine, he asked Bachchan about his workout habits. The host admitted that he had never been able to build muscles despite training. At 83, his trainer had told him that no matter how hard he tried, he wouldn’t develop muscles. However, he still exercised, lifting weights and using machines. He humorously mentioned, “No matter how much I workout, pull machines, I don’t get muscles. But the next day, the entire body breaks. But I just walk and run a bit to stay fit at this age000. I have just learnt to run.”
In the Super Sandook round, Milan won ₹60,000 and revived his Audience Poll lifeline. His game ended at ₹3,20,000, making him the next rollover contestant for the following episode.