Amitabh Bachchan's 'KBC 17' gets new twists; everything to know
What's the story
The popular quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, has completed 25 years and is now back with its 17th season. The premiere episode of the new season came out on Monday at 9:00pm. The latest edition of the show introduces several new twists to keep viewers engaged. Here's everything you need to know about the changes in KBC 17.
New twist
New 'Jaldi Five' round
The first major change in KBC 17 is the introduction of a new round called "Jaldi Five." In this round, two contestants are selected from the "Fastest Finger First" segment. These two contestants compete against each other and the clock to answer five questions correctly. The first contestant to answer the fifth question correctly gets to sit on the hot seat opposite Bachchan and play for a chance to win the ultimate prize.
New lifeline
New lifeline: 'Sanket Suchak'
KBC 17 has also introduced a new lifeline called "Sanket Suchak." The details of this lifeline are yet to be fully revealed, but it is expected to provide contestants with hints or expert opinions on the correct answers. This addition is part of the show's efforts to celebrate its 25-year-long journey.
Episode recap
Contestant Manavpreet Singh wins ₹25 lakh
In the first episode of KBC 17, a contestant named Manavpreet Singh won ₹25 lakh. He decided to quit the game at the question for ₹50 lakh as he was unsure about the answer. The question was about Vishwanath Karthikey becoming the youngest Indian to achieve a certain milestone in 2025. The correct answer was climbing the Seven Summits. Meanwhile, fans can watch KBC 17 from Monday to Friday, at 9:00pm on Sony LIV and Sony TV.