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CRPF Officer Manoj Kumar Yadav Wins ₹50 Lakh on KBC 18, Shares Near-Death Experience
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🗓 05 Sep 2026, 01:18 PM
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Central Reserve Police Force personnel Manoj Kumar Yadav clinched a Rs 50 lakh prize on Kaun Banega Crorepati season 18 and recounted a close brush with death he faced while on duty.
Manoj Kumar Yadav, serving in the Central Reserve Police Force, appeared as a contestant on the 18th season of the popular quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati. He successfully answered the final question and walked away with a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh.
During the post‑show interview, Yadav spoke about his career in the CRPF and highlighted a harrowing incident in which he narrowly escaped death while on operational duty. He said the experience reinforced his resolve and gave him a fresh perspective on life’s uncertainties.
The win has been welcomed by his colleagues and senior officers, who praised his composure under pressure and his ability to represent the force on a national platform. The episode aired on the national broadcaster, drawing a large viewership across the country.
Yadav’s story adds to the growing list of defence and police personnel who have participated in KBC, showcasing the diverse backgrounds of the show's contestants.
During the post‑show interview, Yadav spoke about his career in the CRPF and highlighted a harrowing incident in which he narrowly escaped death while on operational duty. He said the experience reinforced his resolve and gave him a fresh perspective on life’s uncertainties.
The win has been welcomed by his colleagues and senior officers, who praised his composure under pressure and his ability to represent the force on a national platform. The episode aired on the national broadcaster, drawing a large viewership across the country.
Yadav’s story adds to the growing list of defence and police personnel who have participated in KBC, showcasing the diverse backgrounds of the show's contestants.