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Kaun Banega Crorepati 14: Host Amitabh Bachchan reveals his parents initially wanted to name him ‘Inquilab’ since was born during the ‘Quit India Movement'

The latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 14 begins with Nipun Rajan answering all the questions of the fastest fingers first segment in the least amount of time and making it to the hot seat. The contestant gets teary eyes as he makes the achievement and reveals that he has worked for this day for 2 decades and for past 3 years, he has been auditioning. Big B congratulates him and asks him the first question:-

Which of these will you commonly use to have a soft drink from a bottle?

A. Spoon

B. Fork

C. Straw

D. Plate

The contestant chose option C and answers the question correctly. The episode goes ahead with Nipun answering all the questions from the first padav correctly. Later, Big B recites one of his favourite Sanskrit poetries. The audience applauds and appreciates the megastar.

The episode goes ahead with Nipun asking Big B about his name. Big B reveals that initially his parents and relatives were going to name him ‘Inquilab’ as he was born during the ‘Quit India Movement’. However, when he was born, the most famous poet of the time visited them and named him ‘Amitabh’. Audience cheer ‘AB AB’ for the megastar.

Later, Big B asks him the next question:-

Which of these Indian states does not share border with Bhutan?

A. Tripura

B. Assam

C. Arunachal Pradesh

D. Sikkim

The contestant chooses option A and wins Rs. 1,60,000. Later, Nipun struggles to answer the next question worth Rs.12,50,000

Which Oscar-Winning director served as an executive producer of the Marathi film ‘The Disciple’?

A.Steven Spielberg

B. Martin Scorsese

C. Alfonso Cuaron

D. Quentin Tarantino

He fails to answer the question and quits the game. The correct answer is option C. He takes home Rs. 6,40,000.

Later, Big B introduces the next set of fastest fingers first. Suyash Chamoli answers the questions correctly and makes his way to the hot seat. Amitabh Bachchan congratulates him and asks him about his experience during play-along. He revealed that he has been playing and trying for the past 3-4 years and is very happy to make his way to the hot seat.

Big B asks him the first question worth Rs 1000:-

Which word completes this sentence usually seen on a motorbike: ‘objects in the ___ are closer than they appear?

A. Engine

B. Brake

C. Mirror

D. Exhaust pipe

The contestant chooses option C and wins the prize money. The episode goes ahead with the contestant answering many other questions right and reaching the second padav. Suyash talks about his work and recent projects. Suyash reveals that he is willing to make electric vehicles that will be environment-friendly and useful for everyone. He says that he has started a startup to accomplish his goal. Big B praises his efforts and wishes him the best.

Big B then asks him the next question:-

Which of these statements is not correct?

A. Largest land animal- elephant

B. Largest bird- Emu

C. Largest fish- Whale shark

D. Fastest land animal- Cheetah

Suyash uses an audience poll and chooses option B. The contestant answers the question correctly and wins Rs. 80,000. As the host asks him the question for Rs. 6,40,000, the buzzer beeps red.

El Nino is a weather phenomenon so named new it was observed during the onset of which festival?

A. Thanksgiving

B. Christmas

C. May Day

D. Easter

Suyash chooses option C and answers it incorrectly. He takes home Rs 3,20,000.

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