EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT

Once again Amitabh Bachchan enters the set with his praises for the contestants who left their mark here on KBC. He gives a few examples of successful contestants, who too share their experience after winning money from KBC. Sujata Wankhade from Maharashtra, who won Rs.50,00,000, has completely broken the tradition of leaving nothing for their upcoming generation. Tapan Maiti from West Bengal now acknowledges that his life has changed due to KBC. A person who used to avoid marriage because of his minimal earning of Rs.115.00 a day can plan his marriage without any fear. Yusuf Mallu, whose limbs suffer from paralysis and made him unfit for many things, now feels more confident because he too proved himself in KBC. After their stories the game proceeds with 10 new contestants. Amita Gehlot from Jodhpur, Rajasthan reaches the Hot Seat. Her husband gets up and presents a colourful Rajasthani Turban to Amitabh Bachchan. Once again Ajit Ranade, Chief Economist of the Aditya Birla Group, sits as the expert for the show. Amita Gehlot sets her minimum guaranteed amount at Rs.1,60,000 and takes the same after answering the 7th question wrong. Next participant to make it to the Hot Seat is 27 year old Devendra Singh from Hissar, Haryana. He manages to win Rs.6,40,000 in this episode and stays as the rollover contestant.

Kaun Banega Crorepati, popularly known as KBC is an Indian reality/game show based on the UK game show ""Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"" The show first aired in 2000 and was hosted by Amitabh Bachchan. This was the first appearance of Bachchan on Indian television. The show is hugely popular in India. The 5th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati will once again be hosted by Mr Amitabh Bachchan