The Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 stage turned into a high-stakes battlefield when 7th grader Ishita Gupta from Bangalore reached the Rs 1 crore question! This brainy Gen Alpha contestant wowed Amitabh Bachchan and the audience with her sharp answers, but when faced with a history-defining question about the Titanic, she chose to walk away with Rs 50 lakh.??
Ishita had been on a roll throughout the episode, using her lifelines strategically and even reviving 'Gyaanastra' after crushing the Super Sandook round. With 50 lakh points secured, she stood before the toughest challenge yet. That's when Big B, ever the guiding mentor, cautioned her to think deeply and avoid guesswork〞because sometimes, taking a chance could backfire in unexpected ways.??
Shortly before the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg and sank, which British merchant ship tried to alert it about icebergs in the Atlantic???
A. SS Brittany??
B. SS Queen Victoria??
C. SS Desabla??
D. SS Mesaba??
Answer: D - SS Mesaba
With tension crackling in the studio, Ishita pondered over her options but ultimately decided not to risk it. And just like that, her KBC journey ended on an epic note, proving that sometimes, walking away is the smartest move.??
As Ishita bid farewell to the hot seat, Pune's Vaishnavi Ramdasi took over. With an astonishing ability to recite Chhatrapati Shivaji's heroic tales in poetic verses, she made a striking impression. So far, she's locked in 80,000 points, and all eyes are on her next move.??
Now, here's the real test〞if you were in Ishita's seat, would you have taken the leap or played it safe? The Titanic question may have sunk her chances of hitting the crore-mark, but it left a lasting impact. The real question is〞how well do you know your history?