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KBC 18 Contestant from Bilaspur Wins Rs 7.5 Lakh, Shares Dowry Abuse Story
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 03:17 AM
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A contestant from Bilaspur who survived a dowry‑related ordeal received a Rs 7.5 lakh prize on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 and recounted the abuse by her in‑laws.
On the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati season 18, a participant from Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, who had previously survived a dowry‑related case, was awarded a cash prize of Rs 7.5 lakh.
During her appearance, the contestant described the severe harassment she endured at the hands of her husband’s family, labeling the episode as an “agni kaand” (fire incident), thereby drawing attention to the persistent problem of dowry violence in India.
The prize, part of the show’s standard reward structure, will be transferred to the winner, and her public testimony has sparked renewed calls for stricter enforcement of anti‑dowry legislation.
While no further legal details were disclosed on the program, the national exposure underscores the broader social issue and may encourage other survivors to come forward.
During her appearance, the contestant described the severe harassment she endured at the hands of her husband’s family, labeling the episode as an “agni kaand” (fire incident), thereby drawing attention to the persistent problem of dowry violence in India.
The prize, part of the show’s standard reward structure, will be transferred to the winner, and her public testimony has sparked renewed calls for stricter enforcement of anti‑dowry legislation.
While no further legal details were disclosed on the program, the national exposure underscores the broader social issue and may encourage other survivors to come forward.