Delhi brothers win KBC’s Maha Jackpot worth Rs.7 cr

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Mumbai, Sept 21: Delhi brothers Achin and Sarthak Narula created history on Kaun Banega Crorepati as they became the first ’Maha Jackpot’ winners of season eight. At the end of the episode, which was shot on Friday, the brothers walked away with a cheque of Rs.7 crore.

 

Host Amitabh Bachchan was surprised with the ease with which the two brainy Narula brothers answered all 14 questions on the show to take home the highest prize money offered in any Indian game show ever.

Achin, a marketing manager, and Sarthak, a student, displayed exceptional intelligence as they deftly handled one tricky question after another.

An ardent fan of the quiz show, Achin had been trying to be part of this iconic show for the last 10 years but always fell short of being selected in the ’Fastest Fingers First’ round.

His determination and hard work finally paid off on Friday.

The brothers now intend to use the prize money to buy back their old apartment-which their father had to sell due to heavy business losses-and pay for the treatment of their mother who is suffering from ovarian cancer.

"Over the years, the show has evolved from being just a knowledge-based game show to something which is greatly appreciated and inspirational to our audience," said Gaurav Seth, senior vice-president (marketing), Sony Entertainment Television