The KBC 17 premiered from 11 August 2025, with Amitabh Bachchan host. This time the initial amount of the question was Rs 5000, the first stop was increased from 10 thousand to 25 thousand, the second stop was from 3.20 lakh to 5 lakhs. This season is the 25th year of KBC.
Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 First Episode Update: The 17th season of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' started on Soni Liv from August 11. Amitabh Bachchan's familiar style was seen as a host. But some changes have been made in the show, which will prove beneficial for the contestants. We will also talk about these changes, but first let's talk about the new meaning of 'KBC'. Amitabh Bachchan said at the beginning of the show that KBC means Knowledge, Belove and Correction. He then told that this is the Silver Jubilee (25th) year of KBC. Therefore, the hot seat has also been brought very new. Now look at the revenge made in the 17th season of KBC ...
The amount of first question increased by 5 times
Till now, the contestants used to get 1000 rupees after answering the first question of KBC. But now by changing the game, this amount has been increased to 5000 rupees. That is, now the contestant can win 5000 rupees on the first question.
KBC's first stop was 10 thousand to 25 thousand rupees
Till now, in 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', any contestant used to earn 10 thousand rupees by answering 5 questions correctly. This was the first stop. But now there is a chance to win 25 crores by answering 5 questions. This is the first stop of the show. That is, after crossing this question, any contestant will take at least such an amount with them.
The second stop of KBC was also increased
The second stop of KBC was 3.20 lakh rupees till last season. But this amount has been increased to Rs 5 lakh in the 17th season. That is, now any contestant will take at least such an amount with him after answering the question of 5 lakh rupees.
Large change in KBC's Life Lines
Till last season, 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' had four lifeline audience pole, video call a friend, double dip and 50:50. But this time there are only three life lines. The audience pole and 50:50 have been continued. A new lifeline line signal has been added, using which the contestant can clue about the question and give the correct answer.
First contestant to sit on hot seat in KBC 17
Manavpreet Singh, who is serving as Deputy Maha Management in the National Agricultural and Rural Development Bank (NABARD) in Lucknow Uttar Pradesh, became the first contestant of KBC 17. He had given sharp and correct answers to all the five questions during the early five, due to which his game started with the sixth question.
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