From a mud house in Tripura to the KBC hotseat — this episode was pure goosebumps. Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 turned into a night of national pride as four Commonwealth Games 2026 winners took the hotseat opposite Amitabh Bachchan. The special episode, which aired on August 17, brought together athletes whose stories go far beyond medals, each one a testament to grit built in silence, away from the spotlight.
Who Graced The KBC Hotseat
The episode featured Asmita Dey, who created history as India’s first-ever gold medallist in Judo, and Sharmila Dhankar, the country’s first Commonwealth Games para-athletics gold medallist. Joining them were Lovlina Borgohain, who won silver in the 75kg boxing category, and Jhandu Kumar, who claimed India’s first medal in men’s heavyweight para powerlifting at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Asmita Dey spoke about growing up watching KBC as a family ritual, calling her appearance alongside Bachchan a full-circle moment for herself and for Indian Judo. Sharmila Dhankar described the platform as a celebration of the invisible struggles para-athletes quietly overcome, while Lovlina admitted that facing Bachchan tested her mental sharpness in ways even an Olympic ring couldn’t. Jhandu Kumar shared how hearing his journey acknowledged with such warmth left him with goosebumps, calling it fuel to keep pushing forward.
KBC 18’s Special CWG Episode At A Glance
| Guest | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Asmita Dey | India’s first-ever Judo gold medallist |
| Sharmila Dhankar | India’s first CWG para-athletics gold medallist |
| Lovlina Borgohain | Silver, 75kg boxing category |
| Jhandu Kumar | India’s first medal in men’s heavyweight para powerlifting |
Episodes like this highlight how television continues to play a powerful role in celebrating sporting achievement, echoing the broader tradition of the Commonwealth Games as a stage where athletes from across nations showcase extraordinary personal journeys alongside their medals.
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Why This Episode Struck A Chord
Beyond the medals, what made this episode resonate was the honesty in every story shared, a reminder that behind every podium finish lies years of quiet, often invisible sacrifice.
FAQs
Q1. Who were the Commonwealth Games winners featured on KBC 18?
Q2. When does Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 air?
It airs every Monday to Friday at 9:00 PM on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
