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KBC 18: Bilaspur Dowry Survivor Wins Rs 7.5 Lakh, Details In-Law Abuse
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🗓 18 Sep 2026, 07:16 AM
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A woman who survived a dowry harassment case in Bilaspur was awarded Rs 7.5 lakh on the reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, where she recounted the violent ‘agni kaand’ inflicted by her in‑laws.
The latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) season 18 featured a contestant from Bilaspur who secured a cash prize of Rs 7.5 lakh. The participant, identified as a survivor of a dowry‑related harassment case, answered the final question correctly to claim the amount.
During the interview segment, she opened up about the abuse she endured after her marriage, describing a brutal incident she termed ‘agni kaand’ carried out by her in‑laws. The episode highlighted her resilience and the legal battle she fought against the dowry demands.
Legal authorities in Chhattisgarh have been monitoring the case since the survivor lodged a complaint, but the television platform provided a rare public forum for her to voice the trauma. Observers noted that the win not only offered financial relief but also drew national attention to the persistence of dowry‑related violence.
KBC host Amitabh Bachchan acknowledged the contestant’s courage, urging viewers to support victims of domestic abuse. The show’s producers confirmed that the prize money will be transferred directly to the winner’s bank account.
During the interview segment, she opened up about the abuse she endured after her marriage, describing a brutal incident she termed ‘agni kaand’ carried out by her in‑laws. The episode highlighted her resilience and the legal battle she fought against the dowry demands.
Legal authorities in Chhattisgarh have been monitoring the case since the survivor lodged a complaint, but the television platform provided a rare public forum for her to voice the trauma. Observers noted that the win not only offered financial relief but also drew national attention to the persistence of dowry‑related violence.
KBC host Amitabh Bachchan acknowledged the contestant’s courage, urging viewers to support victims of domestic abuse. The show’s producers confirmed that the prize money will be transferred directly to the winner’s bank account.