A remarkable turn of events, a 14-year-old boy from Mahendragarh, Haryana, created history on the iconic quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) by becoming the youngest contestant to win ₹1 crore. Mayank, an eighth-grade student, astounded viewers by correctly answering the 16th question on the show hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.
After Mayank’s exceptional achievement, Chief Minister of Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar, expressed his congratulations and shared the news on social media. The Chief Minister praised the young winner for bringing pride to the state with his knowledge and skills.
“Mayank Lal, a bright 8th class student from Mahendragarh, Haryana has brought laurels to the state by winning an amount of ₹1 crore with his knowledge and skills in KBC Junior. Talked to the genius son’s father on the phone, and congratulated him, and wished Mayank for his bright future,” wrote Manohar Lal Khattar in a post.
The viral video, shared on November 27, captures the exhilarating moment when Amitabh Bachchan announces Mayank’s ₹1 crore win. The clip also features Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar extending his congratulations to the young champion’s father, expressing well wishes for Mayank’s future.
Mayank’s accomplishment adds a unique and inspiring chapter to the legacy of KBC, showcasing the power of knowledge and determination among India’s youth.
