Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 16 has taken excitement up a notch with the introduction of ‘India Challenger Week.’ This unique format pits the top two contestants from the Fastest Finger First (FFF) round against each other in a high-stakes ‘Jaldi 5 Buzzer Round.’ The winner of this round earns the coveted hot seat, starting their journey.
Among the standout contestants this week is Priyanka from Delhi, whose wit and charm have added a refreshing twist to the game. Priyanka’s journey from academia to the hot seat has been inspiring. Once she began her game, it wasn’t just her answers that captivated the audience but also her humorous banter with host Amitabh Bachchan. Her first question to him set the tone: “Aapka ghar itna bada hai, agar remote kho jaye toh kaise dhoondhte hain?” Bachchan, known for his wit, replied with a grin, “Seedha set-top box ke paas jaake usse control karte hain!”
As the conversation continued, Priyanka’s relatable middle-class humor brought laughter to the intense atmosphere of the show. She mentioned how remote controls spark household conflicts, asking if such chaos also happens in his house. With a smile, he revealed, “Nahi, Devi ji, humare ghar mein aisa nahi hota. Do takiye hote hain sofa par, remote unmein chhup jata hai. Bas wahi dhoondhna padta hai.”
The fun didn’t stop there. Priyanka’s next question touched on daily chores. She asked if Jaya Bachchan ever sent him to bring things home, much like how her mother often did. Bachchan’s response was lighthearted: “Keh deti hain, ‘Apne Aap ko le aana ghar!’”
When Priyanka playfully inquired if he had ever visited an ATM to check his balance, Bachchan admitted he hadn’t. Laughing, he shared, “Na toh hum apne paas cash rakhte hai, na kabhi ATM gaye hai, kyunki hamein samaj nahi aata ke kartein kaise hai. Lekin Jaya ji ke paas hota hai. Main unse paise maangta hoon.” He added a personal touch, recalling how he buys floral garlands from street kids for Jaya.
Another interesting contestant this week is Jaspal Singh from Punjab, a sharp-witted science lab assistant. On his turn, Jaspal brought up Bachchan’s role as a strict principal in Mohabbatein. He asked if Bachchan would be that strict in real life and whether he ever skipped classes himself.
Bachchan laughed, confessing, “Padhaai-likhaai mein ekdum zero the hum… so I could never have become a principal.” He admitted to sneaking out of his boarding school at night, despite the strict rules. His mischief, he added, often led to punishment.
Jaspal, quick to connect, pointed out that Bachchan’s onscreen students in the film did the same. With a chuckle, Bachchan acknowledged it and added, “Yes, and when they got caught, they too were punished!”
As India Challenger Week unfolds, such moments of humor and relatability add a unique charm to the iconic game show. Both Priyanka and Jaspal have shown that KBC is more than just a test of knowledge—it’s also about heart and human connections.