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Amitabh Bachchan Gets Emotional Over KBC Contestant's 24-Year Separation
Kapila Taneja appeared on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18.
She shared that she had faced violence in her marriage.
She said her in-laws demanded dowry and once allegedly set her clothes on fire.
Kapila escaped by getting into a water tank and was taken to a hospital.
She also said she has been separated from her daughter for 24 years.
She has not seen her daughter or heard her voice during that time.
Kapila said she learned from neighbours that her daughter had studied and started working.
Amitabh Bachchan felt deeply moved by her story.
He asked Kapila's daughter not to feel alone and said her mother is alive and waiting to connect.
Kapila Taneja said she has not seen or heard from her daughter in 24 years.
The Bilaspur contestant said her in-laws subjected her to dowry harassment and domestic violence.
She recalled allegedly being doused with kerosene and set on fire before escaping into a water tank.
Amitabh Bachchan became emotional and appealed to Kapila's daughter through the Kaun Banega Crorepati stage.
Kapila said she has repeatedly sought help from the court, her husband and her in-laws to reconnect with her daughter.
- Who
- Kaun Banega Crorepati contestant Kapila Taneja and host Amitabh Bachchan.
- What
- Kapila described domestic violence and a 24-year separation from her daughter during the programme.
- Where
- On the Kaun Banega Crorepati stage; Kapila is from Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.
- When
- During a recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18.
- Why
- Kapila discussed her experiences and appealed for contact with her daughter; Bachchan used the programme to send her a message.
Key facts
- Contestant
- Kapila Taneja from Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
- Programme
- Kaun Banega Crorepati 18
- Separation
- Kapila said she has not met or heard from her daughter in 24 years.
- Alleged abuse
- She said her in-laws demanded dowry and set her clothes on fire with kerosene.
- Escape
- Kapila said she saved herself by getting into a water tank.
- Amitabh Bachchan's message
- He urged Kapila's daughter not to feel alone and said her mother is alive.
Quotes
Amitabh Bachchan
Host of Kaun Banega Crorepati who addressed Kapila Taneja’s daughter during the programme.
“For a child, there is only one word that is most essential, most beneficial and most interesting, and that is mother. When you say mother, you will realise the status of a mother in society. Say mother once and your mother is sitting in front of us, she will connect with you.”
NDTV
“I'm not worthy of giving her blessing, but through this programme I hope she is connected. I will simply say this, ‘Do not remain alone, your mother is alive’.”
NDTV
Sources
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