‘Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 16’: What was the question which made 1st contestant lose Rs 25 lakh?
Amitabh Bachchan.
He began the episode with his customary entrance and expressed deep appreciation for the audience's ongoing support throughout the show's run. «Today marks the beginning of a new season,» Bachchan said. «But I find myself at a loss for words today because no words can truly capture the depth of my gratitude for your love.»
As the show got underway, Bachchan introduced the contestants, and after the 'Fastest Finger First' round, he invited Utkarsh Baxi from Bengaluru to take the hot seat. Utkarsh, an HR professional, played the quiz skillfully but stumbled on a question worth Rs 25 lakh, which was related to the Mahabharata.
The question that stumped Utkarsh was: «According to the Mahabharata, which god gifted a garland to Amba, stating that whoever wears it will be the one to kill Bhishma?»
The answer choices were: Lord Shiva, Lord Kartikeya, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Vayu. Uncertain about the correct answer, Utkarsh opted to use the 'Video Call a Friend' lifeline. He reached out to a friend, who suggested that the correct answer was Lord Shiva. Still unsure, Utkarsh decided to use another lifeline, 'Double Dip,' which gives the contestant two chances to answer but eliminates the option to quit. Utkarsh first chose Lord Shiva, which turned out to be incorrect. He then selected Lord Vayu, which was also wrong, causing him to lose the opportunity to win Rs 25 lakh.
The correct answer was Lord Kartikeya. Bachchan explained, «Lord Kartikeya, after performing intense penance, appeared before Amba in
