Archive · 17 Aug 2025
KBC's Independence Day Special: Officers Win ₹25 Lakh
On the Independence Day special of Kaun Banega Crorepati, three women from the Indian Armed Forces were guests.
They shared their stories and talked about Operation Sindoor.
They correctly answered a question to win Rs 25 lakh.
The question was about which Indian monument was designed by the same person who designed the Arch of Remembrance in England.
They used the audience to help them get the correct answer.
The money they won will go to their organizations' welfare funds.
KBC Independence Day special featured three female officers: Colonel Sophia Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, and Commander Prerna Devasthali.
The officers discussed their experiences in uniform and their service in Operation Sindoor.
The trio won Rs 25 lakh on the show after correctly answering a question about the India Gate.
The Rs 25 lakh question used the audience poll to correctly identify the architect of India Gate.
The prize money will be donated to the welfare funds of the officers' institutions.
- Who
- Colonel Sophia Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, Commander Prerna Devasthali, Amitabh Bachchan
- What
- KBC Independence Day special featuring three female officers winning Rs 25 lakh.
- When
- Independence Day
- Where
- Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)
- Why
- To honor the armed forces and share stories of courage.
Audience
Officers
Show's Purpose
Audience
Enjoyment
Officers
Education
- Show
- Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)
- Host
- Amitabh Bachchan
- Special Episode
- Independence Day
- Featured Officers
- Colonel Sophia Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, Commander Prerna Devasthali
- Prize Won
- Rs 25 lakh
- Operation
- Operation Sindoor
Sources
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