By TLI Staff
KBC 11 got its first crorepati last night. Sanoj Raj from Bihar’s Jehanabad district became the first contestant of the season to win Rs 1 crore in KBC 11. The simple and down-to-earth Sanoj impressed Big B with his patience, determination and knowledge as he reached the jackpot question of Rs 7 crore.
Sanoj couldn’t win the jackpot question of Rs 7 crore, but he has not regrets. In an interview published in Hindustan Times, Sanoj says his winning amount belongs to his father. “My father is a farmer. It is not about giving money to him. It is his money,” Sanoj said.
“He couldn’t finish his studies due to our family’s condition. We concentrated on our studies so that we don’t have to face that situation,” added Sanoj.
Sanoj aspires to be an IAS and for that he’s currently in Delhi for preparing for his UPSC exams. He believes with IAS position, comes power to bring about a change. His interests lie in policy making and its implementation. He wants to make policies regarding health and environment. According to him, there is a need for stronger policies regarding rainwater harvesting, proper drainage systems in villages and plantation of more trees. When it comes to health, he wants to focus on the issue of malnutrition and promotion of organic and natural farming.
His mother is a homemaker and he stays in a joint family along with his grandparents, uncle, aunt, brothers and a sister.
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— Sony TV (@SonyTV) September 13, 2019
The best part about tge episode was the moment when Sanoj was faced with the Rs 1 crore question. He knew the answer yet used the last remaining lifeline to everyone’s surprise. When asked by Bachchan, why he chose the lifeline when he knew the answer, Sanoj humbly mentioned that since he wouldn’t be able to use the lifeline for the Rs 7 crore question, he may as well use it rather than it going waste. This left the audiences and Big B in splits.
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— Sony TV (@SonyTV) September 13, 2019
“I am feeling ecstatic on this win. It’s a landmark moment in my life and I only intend to move further hereon to achieve many more milestones. I believe hard work, passion and dedication towards your goals will make process of achieving them a lot more enjoyable. At present my joy is short-lived as I am focusing on my UPSC exams which as scheduled starting next week,” said Sanoj about winning 1 crore.
The question that made Sanoj crorepati:
Q The father of which Chief Justice of India was once chief minister of an Indian state?
The 7 crore question he couldn’t answer
Q Who was the Indian bowler off whom Australian legend Don Bradman got a single to reach his 100th first class century?
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