The seventeenth season of India's beloved quiz show, Kaun Banega Crorepati, witnessed a historic and emotional moment as contestant Biplab Biswas became the first crorepati of KBC 17. Hosted by the legendary Amitabh Bachchan, the episode celebrated the triumph of the CRPF inspector from Ranchi, Jharkhand, who showcased remarkable knowledge and composure.
From Hot Seat Hug to Jungle Tales: Biplab's Emotional Journey
The episode began with the standard 'Fastest Finger First' round, which Biplab won, earning his place in the coveted hot seat. In a heartfelt moment before starting the game, he requested and received a warm hug from host Amitabh Bachchan. Biplab, who works as an Inspector with the CRPF and is posted in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, shared the harsh realities of his duty. He spoke emotionally about the survival struggles in the jungle and the sacrifices made by his colleagues for the nation, moving Big B to comfort him.
A Stellar Game: Mastering Questions and the Super Sandook
Biplab's quiz journey was marked by confidence and precision. He correctly answered questions consecutively, reaching ₹5,00,000 largely on his own without using any lifelines. He then opted for the Super Sandook challenge, where he answered all 10 questions correctly, adding ₹1,00,000 to his kitty. Since he hadn't used any lifelines by that point, the entire Super Sandook amount was directly deposited into his account. Impressed by this feat, Amitabh Bachchan personally invited Biplab and his family to dine at his home.
The Road to One Crore: Strategic Lifelines and Swift Answers
As the stakes rose, Biplab strategically used his lifelines. For ₹12,50,000, he used the 'Audience Poll' to correctly identify Jayachandra as the Gahadavala dynasty king who fought the Ghurids at Chandawar. At ₹25,00,000, he used 'Sanket Suchak' to correctly choose Kiribati as the Pacific Ocean country named after a person. For the ₹50,00,000 question, the '50-50' lifeline helped him correctly select Helgoland as the island where Werner Heisenberg developed key quantum mechanics ideas.
Before the final answer reveal for the ₹50 lakh question, Biplab revealed his noble motivation for being on the show: to use his winnings to help as many people as possible.
The Historic Crore Win and Beyond
The defining moment arrived with the ₹1 crore question: 'What was the name of the ship that transported the Statue Of Liberty from France to the United States?' Displaying incredible speed and certainty, Biplab instantly answered 'Isere' (Option D), stating he didn't want to waste anyone's time. He even knew the name of the ship's steersman, leaving Amitabh Bachchan utterly shocked. With this correct answer, Biplab Biswas won ₹1 crore and a car, etching his name as KBC 17's first crorepati. He continues his journey as a rollover contestant, now playing for the grand prize of ₹7 crore.
