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Pune Woman's Lifelong Dream to Meet Amitabh Bachchan Comes True on KBC
26 Sep, 2025
Summary
- Ashish Kumar Sharma drops from Rs 12.5 lakh to Rs 5 lakh on KBC
- Sonal Gupta from Pune secures the hot seat, fulfilling her dream to meet Amitabh Bachchan
- Sonal's father shares a heartwarming anecdote about his previous encounter with Bachchan
In the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, which aired on September 26, 2025, Ashish Kumar Sharma continued his run on the hot seat. However, his game came to an end when he incorrectly answered a question for Rs 12.5 lakh, dropping him down to Rs 5 lakh.
The spotlight then shifted to Sonal Gupta, a contestant from Pune, Maharashtra, who secured the hot seat. Sonal expressed her long-held dream of meeting the show's host, Amitabh Bachchan. She shared, "I wanted to meet you in a relaxed way and not rushed. And I wanted the entire nation to witness my meeting, not just Mumbai. So my wishes have been fulfilled."
Sonal's father also joined her on the show and revealed a heartwarming anecdote about his previous encounter with Bachchan. He recounted how, years ago, he had the chance to get the legendary actor's autograph when Bachchan was in Kolkata to inaugurate the Salt Lake Stadium. The father's story of his cherished memory added to the emotional moment as Sonal's lifelong dream came true on national television.
