Kaun Banega Crorepati 16: Cancer survivor contestant Akshay quits game but correctly answers Rs 25 lakh question

In the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, the game continues with Akshay.


He uses Dugnaastra for Rs 80,000 question: According to the Valmiki Ramayana, who shot an arrow at an unseen target thinking it was an elephant drinking, but hit a young boy? A. Rishi Vishwamitra, B. Lakshmana, C. Lord Rama, D. Dasharatha.


He correctly answers option D and wins Rs 80,000 as bonus.


He uses audience poll and video call a friend for Rs 1,60,000 and Rs 3,20,000 questions.


He wins Rs 90,000 in Super Sandook round and revives his audience poll lifeline.


He uses audience poll for Rs 12,50,000 question: The canopy in India Gate complex where a sstatue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was installed, previously housed which British monarch’s statue? A. Queen Victoria, B. Queen Elizabeth II, C. King George V, D. Kind Edward VII.


He correctly answers option C.


His question for Rs 25 lakh was: Which Indian state gives its name to the geological age of the earth that started around 4000 years ago? The options are: A. Rajasthan, B. Kerala, C. Gujarat, D. Meghalaya.


The correct answer was Meghalaya and Akshay correctly selected the option.


Mukund Narayan More is the second contestant to take the hotseat. He is from Maharashtra. He is a farmer. Mukund talks about how it becomes difficult to grow crops due to insufficient rain and says, “If not this year, next year.”


Mukund Narayan More will also share his fondness for the legendary Kumar Sanu, revealing that he loves listening to the singer’s songs while working in the fields. In a heartwarming surprise, Amitabh Bachchan arranges a video call with Mukund’s favorite artist to fulfil his wish of meeting Kumar Sanu.



When Kumar Sanu appears on the screen, he greets Mukund with the warm words, “Aapka anna kha kar hum jee rahein hai, gana gaa rahe hain, aap bahut mahan kaam kar rahe ho. Aur hum bahut lucky hain ki aap humhare fan ho.” On Mukund’s request, Kumar Sanu also sings “Sochenge Tumhe Pyaar…” with Mukund joyfully joining in.


He wins Super Sawaal round and Dugnaastra.


The game ends there.