In the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) Season 16, Rashmi Kumari from Ranchi, Jharkhand, captured the audience’s hearts not only with her enthusiasm but with her life story. Rashmi, who had been trying to get onto the KBC stage for the past 24 years, finally fulfilled her dream by sitting opposite the legendary Amitabh Bachchan. The show started with a joyful Rashmi winning her initial prize of ₹10,000.
A Mother’s Journey and the Inspiration She Brings
Rashmi’s time on the hot seat wasn’t only about questions and winnings. She shared her struggles and the challenges she faces in her family life, especially regarding her 16-year-old daughter, who has a severe mental disability. Rashmi spoke emotionally about her daughter, describing her as a “special child” who behaves like a 3-4-year-old. Her daughter has significant vision and hearing impairments, with one eye missing and a 70% mental disability. Touched by Rashmi’s story, Amitabh Bachchan appealed to the audience for any support that could aid Rashmi’s family, especially for her daughter’s medical needs.
Steady Wins and Tough Calls
Rashmi’s journey on KBC 16 saw her win amounts up to ₹3,20,000 with confidence and careful decision-making. She navigated each question thoughtfully, often using lifelines when needed. One of the significant questions she tackled was for ₹80,000: When Lord Valmiki asked for an example of an ideal person, who answered ‘Lord Ram’? With the help of the audience poll, Rashmi correctly answered Rishi Narad.
For the ₹1,60,000 question, Which of these is an endangered felt wool craft of Kashmir? Rashmi used the video call-a-friend lifeline but didn’t receive any answer. She then used her double-dip lifeline to make another attempt, correctly answering Namda and securing her winnings for this round.
The Crucial Question That Stumped Rashmi
At ₹6,40,000, Rashmi faced a challenging geography question: Which river in China is known as Langken Jangbo? Rashmi used her audience poll lifeline, and the majority voted for Chenab. Trusting the audience’s advice, she selected Chenab as her answer, but unfortunately, it was incorrect. The correct answer was Sutlej, and this mistake led to her exiting the show with ₹3,20,000 instead of moving closer to the grand prize.
A Heartwarming Finale
Despite missing out on the bigger prize, Rashmi’s appearance on KBC has been impactful. Her story has struck a chord with viewers across India, and Amitabh Bachchan’s appeal to the audience for help toward her daughter’s treatment added a touching note to the episode. Rashmi left with ₹3,20,000, a significant sum, and her inspiring journey on KBC 16 has underscored the power of perseverance and resilience.
