In the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, the show resumed with rollover contestant Ranveer Raghuvanshi, who had previously secured Rs 80,000. Host Amitabh Bachchan playfully teased Ranveer, mentioning that he was still waiting for his real-life Deepika. The first question for Rs 1,60,000 was about the location of an arch on a proposed highway connecting two cities. Unsure of the answer, Ranveer opted for the ‘Video Call A Friend’ lifeline but received no assistance. Left with no choice, he used his final lifeline, ‘Double Dip’. His first attempt with the cities Khartoum and Juba was incorrect, followed by another wrong answer, Jerusalem and Mecca, reducing his total winnings to Rs 10,000.
After Ranveer’s departure, the next round of Fastest Finger First saw Dr. Neeraj Saxena from Kolkata, West Bengal, taking the hot seat. Before sitting down, Dr. Saxena, a PRO Chancellor at JSI University and a former scientist, respectfully asked Mr. Bachchan to sit first, but they ultimately agreed to sit together when Amitabh Bachchan funnily quipped, “Gadi nikal jayegi warna.” Dr. Neeraj shared anecdotes from his career, revealing that he started his journey under the mentorship of former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, whom he called his “first boss.” The episode showcased heartwarming photos of Dr. Neeraj with Dr. Kalam, and he recounted how Dr. Kalam’s advice to aim high and prioritize the nation’s welfare left a profound impact on him.
Dr. Neeraj advanced smoothly through the initial questions and faced the ‘Super Sawaal’ with confidence. Along the way, he shared a light-hearted moment, recalling how he once quipped that Patna might be Dr. Kalam’s favorite city, since he visit the city so frequently. When Kalam asked him the reason for such assumption he explained, the acronym “P-A-T-N-A” represented the names of missiles (Prithvi, Akash, Trishul, Naag, Agni) developed under Dr. Kalam’s leadership. Dr. Neeraj also delighted the audience with his creativity, sharing his acronym for KBC: “Knowledge Brings Confidence,” and for Amitabh: “Amazing Minds Inspiring Thousands And Bringing Happiness,” leaving Mr. Bachchan both flattered and humbled.
In a surprising turn, Dr. Neeraj made an unprecedented move, requesting to quit the game not for personal reasons, but to allow younger contestants to have their chance. He expressed that what he had won was sufficient. His gracious act deeply moved Mr. Bachchan and the audience, earning him a standing ovation. Mr. Bachchan remarked that in over 20 years of KBC, no contestant had ever quit for the benefit of others, calling it a remarkable display of humility and selflessness. Dr. Neeraj’s gesture left a lasting impression on everyone, marking a unique moment in the show’s history.
This unexpected generous act makes the show this much stunning. KBC 16 has more such incredible journey to share.