Chander Prakash is the first crorepati of KBC 16 he won ₹1 crore and a car in the show Kaun Banega Crorepati. Telecasted by Amitabh Bachchan, the show was to commemorate Chander’s feat which is even more inspiring given his medical condition. However, owing to the uncertainty he decided not to attempt the ₹7 crore question.
Chander’s Winning Moment
Chander Prakash, a 22-year-old UPSC aspirant from Jammu and Kashmir became the first crorepati of KBC 16 on September 26, 2024. The particular time was full of tension as Amitabh Bachchan congratulated him and the audience clapped. The pivotal question that earned Chander the ₹1 crore prize was: “Which country’s largest city is not its capital and what is the meaning of the Arabic name of the city?” The correct answer was Tanzania which was revealed after Chander had used the ‘Double Dip’ lifeline.
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The final scene of victory was captured with Chander being hugged by Amitabh, giving a warm victory hug. The show posted the event on the social platform, which depicted the happiness during the event. But Chander’s victory was short-lived; he could not answer the ₹7 crore question about the first recorded child born to English parents in North America and opted out of the game.
Chander’s Inspiring Journey
Chander Prakash has been a deserving candidate to be in the KBC hot seat and his journey to this level is inspiring yet difficult. He told me about his health issues as he had seven operations because of the blockage in the intestine at his birth. Chander is now looking forward to his eighth surgery to become an IAS officer and pass UPSC exams while struggling with various challenges.
KBC 16 has been telecasted since August 12, 2024 on Sony Entertainment Television, the show has been hosted by Amitabh Bachchan. While audiences wait for more episodes to find out who will be the next lucky man to get Chander’s footsteps, his story is a perfect example of determination and triumph of dreams and the life obstacles that may occur.
