Kaun Banega Crorepati, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, has found its first crorepati of the season. In a recent episode, 22-year-old Chander Prakash from Jammu and Kashmir secured the grand prize of Rs 1 crore.
The show’s creators shared Chander’s winning moment with fans. The big moment came when Amitabh Bachchan posed a tough geography question for Rs 1 crore: “Which country’s largest city is a port with an Arabic name meaning ‘abode of peace,’ but not its capital?” The options were A) Somalia, B) Oman, C) Tanzania, D) Brunei.
Chander confidently faced the question, becoming the first crorepati of KBC 16. Amitabh Bachchan was thrilled by his win, embracing the young winner and offering heartfelt congratulations.
Chander Prakash Becomes First Crorepati of KBC 16
Chander Prakash has become the first crorepati of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) Season 16. On Wednesday, Sony Entertainment Television shared videos on Instagram capturing the exciting moment when host Amitabh Bachchan celebrated Chander’s big win.
In the clip, Amitabh enthusiastically announced “₹1 crore” to the cheering audience, followed by a warm hug as he said, “Gale lagjaiyyye aap humare (let’s hug).” The video caption read, “Iss season ke pehle Crorepati, Chander Parkash ko hum sab ki ore se hardik shubhkaamnaye (Best wishes to this season’s first crorepati, Chander Parkash)!”
Another video showed Amitabh revealing that Chander not only won ₹1 crore but also a car. He then posed the ₹7 crore question, though the clip didn’t reveal the question.
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₹1 Crore Question on KBC 16
The ₹1 crore question that led Chander Prakash to become the first crorepati of KBC Season 16 was: “The largest city in which country is not its capital but a port with an Arabic name that means ‘abode of peace’?” The options were:
A) Somalia
B) Oman
C) Tanzania
D) Brunei
Chander used the ‘Double Dip’ lifeline and correctly answered Tanzania.
₹7 Crore Question on KBC 16
For the ₹7 crore question, Amitabh Bachchan asked: “Who was the first recorded child born to English parents in North America in 1587?”
The options were:
A) Virginia Dare
B) Peregrine White
C) Henry Hudson Jr.
D) John Billington
Chander, unsure of the answer and having no lifelines left, decided to quit. When asked to guess, he chose Virginia Dare, which was indeed the correct answer.
Who is Chander Prakash?
Chander Prakash, the first crorepati of KBC Season 16, is a 22-year-old UPSC aspirant from Jammu & Kashmir. As reported by Times of India, Chander has faced significant health challenges throughout his life. At birth, he was diagnosed with an intestinal blockage and has since undergone seven surgeries.
Despite ongoing intestinal issues, and advice from doctors to undergo an eighth surgery, Chander continues to persevere in his studies and dreams of clearing the UPSC exam. His resilience and determination were highlighted during his appearance on the show, making his victory even more inspiring.
About Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)
Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) is a popular Indian quiz show that returned for its 16th season on August 12, airing on Sony Entertainment Television. The show is telecasted on weekdays at 9 PM.
Since its debut in 2000, Amitabh Bachchan has been the iconic host, except for the third season in 2007, which was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan. KBC allows contestants to win large cash prizes by answering a series of increasingly difficult questions, making it one of India’s most-watched and loved game shows.
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FAQs
Q.1. Who is the first crorepati of KBC 16?
Ans. Chander Prakash, a 22-year-old UPSC aspirant from Jammu & Kashmir, became the first crorepati of KBC Season 16.
Q.2. What was the ₹1 crore question on KBC 16?
Ans. The ₹1 crore question was about which country’s largest city is a port with an Arabic name meaning “abode of peace.” The correct answer was Tanzania.
Q.3. Did Chander Prakash win the ₹7 crore question?
Ans. No, Chander Prakash quit the game after the ₹1 crore win, choosing not to answer the ₹7 crore question.
Q.4. What additional prize did Chander Prakash win on KBC 16?
Ans. Besides ₹1 crore, Chander Prakash also won a car.
Q.5. When did Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 16 start airing?
Ans. KBC 16 began airing on August 12, 2024, on Sony Entertainment Television.
