In the 15th season of the iconic quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan once again took the screen as the charming host. The ongoing Juniors Week has not only attracted audiences but has also won many hearts. Mayank, a 12-year-old prodigy from Mahendragarh, Haryana, was the youngest winner ever, winning an impressive ₹1 crore prize.
Mayank, a rollover contestant, ignites the stage. Originating from the culturally vibrant state of Haryana, Mayank’s intellectual and swift thinking won the audience right from the beginning. What inspired was more than just a quiz, it was the knowledge and the brilliant minds of the younger generation.
In the show, Amitabh Bachchan, with his experienced charm, praised Mayank’s generation and told enjoyable stories from when he was twelve years old. The funny part was when Amitabh admitted he still gets confused between push and pull, while kids nowadays easily talk about Artificial Intelligence and coding.
Mayank’s journey reached the pivotal ₹1 crore question: ‘Which European cartographer is credited with creating the map that gave the name ‘America’ to the newly discovered continent?’. Displaying wisdom beyond his years, Mayank wisely utilized the ‘Ask the Expert’ lifeline and confidently chose Martin Waldseemuller as his answer, sealing his fate as the first junior crorepati of KBC Season 15.
As Mayank faced a crucial moment, the ₹7 crore question was big: ‘Subedar NR Nikkam and Havildar Gajendra got the Red Star award from Russia for taking supplies to which city during World War II?’. After thinking a lot, Mayank decided to leave the game since he had used up all his chances.
The success of Kaun Banega Crorepati lies not just in its challenging questions but in the charisma of its host, Amitabh Bachchan. The fusion of intellectual stimulation with nostalgic reflections creates an unparalleled viewing experience.
Mayank’s success not only adds a new chapter to KBC’s storied history but also highlights the extraordinary potential of the younger generation. As the show continues to capture hearts and minds.
