Kon Banega Crorepati 16 returned with a bang on August 12. Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan is back and having fun hosting the 16th season of the popular quiz show. Tonight's (August 20) episode saw a special guest on the hot seat. Vishnu Macholi, an 18-year-old engineering student with big dreams, impressed Big B with his enthusiasm and knowledge. Vishnu has been an ardent follower of KBC since a young age. His insatiable curiosity in seeking answers to every question (excluding his academics) has finally landed him on the quiz show. Vishnu's discussions regarding AI (Artificial  Intelligence) and other advancements in the sector left Big B thoroughly impressed. ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 16’: Did You Know Amitabh Bachchan Scored Less Than 50% in His BSc Degree Exams? (Watch Video).

Vishnu Mancholi had a great start and maintained that pace, easily answering every question. He even easily answered the episodes 12 questions, which guaranteed him INR 12.50 lakh. Let us tell you what the solar-system-based question was. Host Amitabh Bachchan asked Vishnu the 12th question which read, "Which is the only dwarf planet in the solar system that is located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter?". The options provided were, Haumea, Ceres, Vest and Eris.

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Vishnu, who spoke about his dreams of joining ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) in the future to utilise his AI skills best, couldn’t go wrong with this solar system-based question. Vishnu chose Ceres, which was indeed the right answer. The young boy secured INR 12.50 lakh. Will he progress at the same pace tomorrow? Let’s hope he does. ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 16’: Will Contestant Nareshi Meena, Battling Brain Tumor, Become the Season’s First Crorepati? (Watch Promo).

Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 airs on Sony TV and is available for streaming on the Sony LIV app at 9 PM IST from Monday to Friday.

 

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