Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17 began on August 11 with Amitabh Bachchan returning as host. On August 15, the Independence Day special episode featured three decorated women officers from the Indian Armed Forces: Colonel Sofiya Qureshi of the Army, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh of the Air Force, and Commander Prerna Deosthalee of the Navy.
The trio not only shared stories from their service but also put their knowledge to the test on the hot seat. They walked away with ₹25 lakh after tackling a tough question.
The ₹25 Lakh Question
The critical question they faced was:
“The ‘Arch of Remembrance’ in Leicester, England, was designed by the same person who also designed which of these Indian monuments?”
The options were:
A) Victoria Memorial
B) Gateway of India
C) Fort St. George
D) India Gate
Using the revived lifeline Audience Poll, they went with option D — India Gate. It was correct, securing them ₹25 lakh. The officers chose not to continue further and exited the game with their winnings.
Recalling Operation Sindoor
Beyond the quiz, the episode highlighted their role in Operation Sindoor, India’s decisive mission against Pakistan.
Colonel Sofiya Qureshi explained the significance:
“Pakistan yeh karta chala aa raha hai. Toh jawab dena banta tha, sir. Isiliye Operation Sindoor ko plan kiya gaya.”
Wing Commander Vyomika Singh shared that the operation was swift, executed between 1.05 am and 1.30 am. Commander Prerna Deosthalee added that multiple targets were destroyed without civilian casualties.
