Aditi Khode¡¯s Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 run was nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. With a stellar academic background, an IIT journey marked by personal struggles, and a knack for painting that even floored Amitabh Bachchan, Aditi seemed destined for a smooth run. But when one tricky question came her way, she did something unexpected¡ªshe burned through two lifelines and still got it wrong.
The evening started on a high note as Aditi confidently made her way through the Super Sandook round, pocketing Rs 30,000 to boost her winnings. But the real test came when she faced the Rs 6,40,000 question: Three Million is a podcast about which event of the 20th century? The options: A. Jallianwala Bagh massacre, B. Bangladesh Liberation War, C. 1951 Asian Games, D. 1943 Bengali Famine.
With no immediate answer in mind, she reached for her Video Call a Friend lifeline. Unfortunately, her chosen friend couldn¡¯t help. That¡¯s when things got tense. Left with no choice, Aditi played her final card¡ªthe Double Dip lifeline.
Amitabh Bachchan, in his classic encouraging style, advised her to stay calm, saying she should take a chance since it was a low-risk question. First, she locked in Option B (Bangladesh Liberation War)¡ªwrong. Then, she went for Option A (Jallianwala Bagh massacre)¡ªwrong again. The correct answer? Option D (1943 Bengali Famine). And just like that, her KBC dream took an unexpected turn.
Despite the setback, Aditi didn¡¯t leave empty-handed. With her Dugnaastra bonus amount and the Super Sandook winnings, she walked away with Rs 3,90,000. A bittersweet victory, but a victory nonetheless.
Beyond the game, Aditi¡¯s journey to IIT had its own challenges. She shared that her father had undergone a heart transplant while she was preparing for entrance exams, but her parents' unwavering support kept her going. Her love for math, science, and painting played a big role in shaping her path, with her tuition teacher encouraging her to aim for IIT.
Speaking of painting, even Big B was stunned by her artistic skills when her work was showcased on the show. Amused, he playfully questioned why she chose IIT when she had such a talent for painting. Aditi, unfazed, mentioned that she was working on a painting for him, prompting Bachchan to joke that he¡¯d personally come to collect it wherever she wished.
From IIT classrooms to KBC¡¯s hot seat, Aditi Khode¡¯s journey proves that intelligence, talent, and a little bit of drama make for the perfect mix on India¡¯s favorite quiz show.