Archive · 4 Sep 2025
KBC 17: Contestant Quits After Rs 12.5 Lakh Question
On the recent KBC 17 episode, Ameya Vinayak Deshpande faced a difficult question about musician Annapurna Devi and chose to quit, winning ₹7.5 lakh.
The question was about who got to hear her perform.
The correct answer was George Harrison.
The next contestant, Meenaxi Yadav, a teacher, took her place on the hot seat.
Amitabh Bachchan also shared how much he dislikes chemistry.
Meenaxi described herself as a disciplined teacher.
Ameya Vinayak Deshpande was the contestant on the hot seat.
He correctly answered the ₹7.50 lakh question about badminton.
He decided to quit after being asked the ₹12.50 lakh question.
The ₹12.50 lakh question was about Annapurna Devi.
The correct answer to the ₹12.50 lakh question was George Harrison.
- Who
- Ameya Vinayak Deshpande and Meenaxi Yadav
- What
- A contestant failed to answer a question about Annapurna Devi on KBC 17.
- When
- On the latest episode.
- Where
- On Kaun Banega Crorepati 17.
- Why
- To test contestant's knowledge and progress in the game.
- Show Name
- Kaun Banega Crorepati 17
- Host
- Amitabh Bachchan
- Contestant
- Ameya Vinayak Deshpande
- Amount Won
- ₹7.5 lakh
- Correct Answer
- George Harrison
- Next Contestant
- Meenaxi Yadav
Sources
KBC 17: Amitabh Bachchan recalls how his FIRST salary gift for father was STOLEN, says 'I was so upset...'
Kaun Banega Crorepati 17: Contestant Fails To Answer Rs 12.50 Lakh Question About Maestro Annapurna Devi. Can You?
