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Oil India employee from Assam quits KBC 18 after Rs 12.5 lakh Vijayanagara Empire question
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 01:32 PM
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An Oil India staff member from Assam walked out of the Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 studio after being asked a Rs 12.5 lakh question on the Vijayanagara Empire.
The latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) 18 saw an unexpected exit when a contestant, employed by Oil India and hailing from Assam, chose to leave the show after a question on the Vijayanagara Empire. The question carried a prize of Rs 12.5 lakh, and the contestant reportedly found it either too challenging or beyond his area of expertise.
According to on‑stage footage, the participant signaled his decision to quit before providing an answer, prompting the host to acknowledge the withdrawal. The move has sparked discussions on social media about the difficulty level of historical questions in high‑stakes quiz shows.
While the contestant’s identity has not been disclosed beyond his employer and state of residence, the incident highlights the pressure faced by professionals who appear on national television for substantial prize money. KBC producers have not commented further on the specific question or the contestant’s future participation.
The episode continues to draw viewership, with audiences tuning in to see how remaining participants navigate the remaining high‑value questions.
According to on‑stage footage, the participant signaled his decision to quit before providing an answer, prompting the host to acknowledge the withdrawal. The move has sparked discussions on social media about the difficulty level of historical questions in high‑stakes quiz shows.
While the contestant’s identity has not been disclosed beyond his employer and state of residence, the incident highlights the pressure faced by professionals who appear on national television for substantial prize money. KBC producers have not commented further on the specific question or the contestant’s future participation.
The episode continues to draw viewership, with audiences tuning in to see how remaining participants navigate the remaining high‑value questions.