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Kaun Banega Crorepati 17: Everyone's favorite quiz master, Amitabh Bachchan, is back on the hot seat. The 17th edition of popular quiz show premiered on Monday, August 11. Manavpreet Singh was the first competitor to join Amitabh Bachchan in the hot seat. However, he decided to quit leave the game after answering the question worth Rs 25 lakh.

Kaun Banega Crorepati 17's first contender couldn't answer this Rs 50 lakh worth question. What was the question that caused him to quit playing the game?

Question - To which South American Author did Rabindranath Tagore dedicate his poetry collection Purabi?

Options - A) Gabriela Mistral, B) Victoria Ocampo, C) Maria Luisa Bombal, D) Teresa de la Parra.

The correct answer is Victoria Ocampo.

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Manavpreet was able to respond to it successfully answer Rs 25 lakh question without the use of a lifeline. The question concerned Vishwanath Karthikey, care to try?

Question - In 2025, Vishwanath Karthikey became the youngest Indian to accomplish what feat?

Options - A) Swim the English Channel, B) Circumnavigate the Globe, C) Climb the Seven Summits, and D) Reach the North Pole.

The correct answer is Climb the Seven Summits.

The Sony Entertainment premiere of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 was followed by its digital streaming on SonyLIV. During the first episode, Sr. Bachchan revealed new game show participants. They introduced Sanket Suchak, a new lifeline. Meanwhile, Amitabh Bachchan talked about the upcoming season in an official statement.

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Amitabh Bachchan said, "Kaun Banega Crorepati is far more than a game show, it's a collective journey of hopes and dreams, with millions cheering every contestant in the hot seat. For me, hosting KBC is like sitting among my own extended family, staying connected to your love and warmth."

"As the new season begins, I find myself short of words because no words can truly match the depth of my gratitude. Your blessings brought new life to KBC, lit up this stage once more, and brought us all back together. This platform, this game, this season - they belong to you. In honour of your affection, I promise to give double the effort," he added.

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