Kaun Banega Crorepati 16: Host Amitabh Bachchan slams those who stole Kohinoor from India; says 'Humara Kohinoor wapas do yaar'

The latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 featured 23-year-old Mitrabha Guha from Kolkata, West Bengal, who is India's 72nd Chess Grandmaster. The show aired a short video about Mitrabha's journey, where his parents shared how a relative gifted him a large wooden chess set on his first birthday—an event that became a turning point in his life.
Mitrabha’s father introduced him to chess when he was just two and a half years old. At the age of four, his father attempted to enroll him in a chess academy, but the institution only accepted students aged six and above. However, after witnessing his remarkable skills, the coach made an exception and admitted him.
Mitrabha began competing in championships in 2004 and quickly set numerous records. Due to financial constraints, he embarked on his first international tour only in 2018. He revealed that when he traveled to Spain for a championship, his mother took a gold loan to fund his trip. He credits his success to his parents.
Host Amitabh Bachchan starts the game with Mitrabha and asks the first question for Rs 1000. On which of these devices can you usually not type. He correctly answers selects Option B) Speakers.
During his chat with Mr Bachchan, the contestant shares his experience of playing the reigning World Chess champion, Gukesh Dommaraju. He revels defeating Gukesh when he was young during a chess championship in Kolkata. During lockdown, he played online chess with Gukesh several times.
The host presented the Super Sawaal for Mitrabha. In which sort did Ravi Kumar Dahiya and Bajrang Punia win Olympic medals for India? The contestant answers Wrestling and wins the super power - Dugnastraa.
Mitrabha shares he played chess for 8-10 hours everyday for 20 years till he became the Grandmaster. He is currently doing his MBA in HR and Management. He is currently working in Kolkata Metro Railways as the job was offered by Government. Big B praises the young generation for their multitasking ability.
Next, the contestants faces the question for Rs 20,000. The Throne commissioned by Shah Jahan for the Mughal dynasty was popularly named after which bird? Mitrabha selects Option C) Peacock. He wins the amount. While explaining his answer, Mitrabha Guha mentioned that the throne also included the Kohinoor diamond. In response, Amitabh Bachchan criticized those who took the Kohinoor from India, expressing his disapproval of the historical stealing of the valuable gem.
He says, "Sabko chura kar le jaate hain humara gehna, humko bura lagta hai, chura ke le gaye lekin abhi wapas nahi kiya. Milna chahiye na wapas, humara kohinoor wapas do yaar."
After answering questions correctly one after the other, Mitrabha took home Rs 3,20,000.