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Kantara Star Rishabh Shetty Wins Big on Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 Juniors
18 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Rishabh Shetty, Kantara star, appeared on KBC 17 Juniors
- Shared his journey from a below-average student to National Award winner
- Discussed meeting Rajinikanth and admiration for Dr. Rajkumar with Amitabh Bachchan
On October 18, 2025, Kantara star Rishabh Shetty appeared on the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 Juniors Week, captivating both host Amitabh Bachchan and the audience with his heartwarming stories and cinematic brilliance.
Rishabh openly shared his early struggles, admitting he was a "below-average student" who even failed in 5th standard. However, his honesty and humility immediately struck a chord with everyone present. He then recounted his memorable meeting with superstar Rajinikanth after the release of Kantara, even mimicking Rajinikanth's signature veshti walk upon an audience member's request.
During the game, Rishabh used the Audience Poll lifeline to correctly answer a Rs 3 lakh question, continuing his winning streak. He also took a moment to ask Big B about his memories with the legendary Kannada actor Dr. Rajkumar, to which Amitabh shared an emotional anecdote.
