In the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 15, the spotlight shone on the incredible journey of 12-year-old Mayank, who etched his name as the youngest crorepati in the show’s history, claiming an impressive Rs 1 crore prize. Stepping into the limelight after Mayank, Ayushmaan Jai, a gifted class 8 student hailing from Patna, Bihar, emerged victorious in the Fastest Finger First round and secured the coveted hot seat.
Host Amitabh Bachchan delved into an engaging conversation with Ayushmaan, an aspiring scientist with dreams of inventing time travel and surpassing the achievements of Newton. Ayushmaan’s journey was characterized by quick and accurate responses, but a pivotal moment arrived with a challenging Rs 40,000 question. Employing the ‘Audience Poll’ lifeline, he adeptly tackled the query concerning Mahatma Gandhi Setu linking Patna and Hajipur over the Ganga River.
Navigating another hurdle at Rs 80,000, Ayushmaan strategically utilized the ‘Gyanastra’ lifeline, changing a question related to the National Award for Best Actress at the 69th National Film Awards in 2023. A bold guess proved successful, leading him to the correct answer—Alia Bhatt. The scientific domain took center stage with a question about nitric acid components, and Ayushmaan confidently selected sulfur.
For the Rs 1,60,000 question involving the second-highest peak in Africa and its association with a country, Ayushmaan wisely sought assistance from the ‘Ask the Expert’ lifeline, ultimately choosing Kenya and securing a substantial prize. The episode celebrated the brilliance of young minds on the KBC stage, contributing another memorable chapter to the show’s illustrious legacy.
