Following the appearance of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team, the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati delivered a stirring moment of national pride when World Cup winner Sneh Rana humbly requested Amitabh Bachchan to felicitate her with the medal she brought to the show.
What starts as a light-hearted exchange evolves into an unforgettable, emotionally charged highlight. This moment becomes symbolic: a sporting icon presenting her highest honour to a cultural icon in front of the nation, celebrating India’s daughters who continue to redefine sporting glory.
A Dream Fulfilled
As Sneh steps forward with her medal, she expresses that standing beside Amitabh Bachchan and offering it to him is a dream many cherish. Bachchan responds with deep admiration, acknowledging the team’s triumph. He remarks that while many guests have graced the hot seat, this team has elevated its stature by carrying India’s legacy across the globe. Their historic victory serves as proof that when conviction meets action, the world salutes that legacy.
The episode further deepens in emotion as Harmanpreet Kaur announces her intention to donate her KBC winnings to support the Indian Women’s Blind Cricket Team.
Celebrating Resilience
Amitabh Bachchan urges viewers to applaud their resilience, calling them true champions who embody sporting spirit in its purest and most inspiring form.
In a candid conversation with Big B, Captain Harmanpreet Kaur reflects on her childhood. She recalls how her father once stitched a special T-shirt for her with the words ‘Good Batting’ written on it, sharing the touching story behind that cherished memory.
Harmanpreet explains, “The day I was born, my father was at his office when he received a message that my mother had been taken to the hospital. When I first wore those clothes, no one noticed. But years later, after playing for India, my mother found them while we were shifting houses and said, ‘Let me show you the clothes you wore on your first day.’ I saw a shirt with ‘Good Batting’ written on it.”
Curious, Amitabh asked Harmanpreet what inspired her to take up cricket. With pride, she shared, “One day, my school principal saw me playing. He told me that the school had many sports but no cricket team. He said, ‘If you join, I will create a team, because I have girls who play other sports.’ So I joined the school, he formed the team for me, and that’s how I got my chance to play in the girls’ cricket team.”