- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Thu, 18 Sep 2025 06:09 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Ayushi Dabas Success: IAS officer Ayushi Dabas, who recently won Rs 25 lakh in Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, is making headlines. Beyond her impressive win, her extraordinary life journey is also a topic of discussion and inspiring many. In the latest episode, visually impaired IAS officer Ayushi, serving as a sub-divisional magistrate, took the hot seat.
IAS Aayushi won Fastest Finger First and secured the hot seat, where she was welcomed by Amitabh Bachchan. Aayushi explained that before joining the civil services, she worked as a lecturer for 10 years, and KBC is an emotional experience for her.
Despite this lifelong challenge, she overcame adversity, excelled in her studies, and carved a distinct place in society. Since appearing on KBC, she has garnered national attention. Learn about the remarkable life of IAS officer Ayushi Dabas.
Questions Asked Based On General Knowledge:
Ayushi answered a series of 13 general knowledge-based questions in the show and successfully won a prize money of Rs 25 lakh. The contestant, however, failed to answer the Rs 50 lakh question and had to leave the game.
The Rs 50 lakh question was, “Which rock band, whose albums Kalpana Chawla had carried on her mission, wrote the song Contact Lost in honour of the Columbia astronauts?"
The options were "A. Pink Floyd, B. Black Sabbath, C. Green Day, and D. Deep Purple"
The correct answer is option D. Deep Purple.
Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian woman to fly into space, was a huge fan of the legendary British rock band Deep Purple. During her final mission aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia in 2003, she brought some Deep Purple albums with her. Following the space accident, Deep Purple guitarist Steve Morse composed the instrumental track "Contact Lost" as a heartfelt tribute to Kalpana and the other fallen astronauts. The song was later included on the band's 2003 album "Bananas."
Ayushi's Motivation To Inspire:
During her appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), IAS officer Ayushi shared that she joined the show not just for herself, but also to inspire others. She explained that she wanted to be a source of encouragement for many other physically challenged individuals seeking support.
A Mother's Account of Her Daughter's Determination:
Ayushi's mother, present on the set, spoke about her daughter's journey with vision loss. She recounted how Ayushi’s sight gradually faded from faint, blurry light to complete darkness. Despite this immense challenge, her mother emphasised that Ayushi has always been a "spirited and enthusiastic child, determined to achieve something in life."
Ayushi Dabas Shared Her Journey On The KBC Stage:
On the KBC stage, Aayushi Dabas shared her inspiring journey. She recounted how her parents and brother volunteered to record audiobooks to fund her education. Aayushi's mother, a senior nursing officer, even quit her job to help her daughter achieve her dream of becoming an IAS officer, recording over 100 books for her.
Aayushi also recalled an incident when a school teacher questioned her mother's concern and doubted what Aayushi would achieve despite her hard work. Aayushi's answer was to become an IAS officer. When she finally passed the UPSC exam 2022 with a rank of 48th, the same teacher asked her mother to bring Aayushi to school so they could honor her.
Aayushi Dabas's story teaches us that physical disability is never a barrier to success. Despite countless challenges, courage, determination, and hard work can make any goal achievable.