4th Grader Breaks Down on KBC 17; Mahabharata Question on Kauravas Ends His 50,000 Point Dream

4th Grader Breaks Down on KBC 17; Mahabharata Question on Kauravas Ends His 50,000 Point Dream

You ever make a mistake you just can’t take back? That instant regret that hits you like a ton of bricks? Well, a fourth-grader just lived that moment in front of millions on Kaun Banega Crorepati 17.

Meet Shauryajeet Singh. He’s a sharp kid from New Delhi who even calls himself “#Mastermind.” He got his shot in the famous hot seat, but his journey took a heartbreaking turn way too soon.

The Question That Changed Everything

Shauryajeet was playing for 50,000 points. Everything was on the line. Then came the question, straight from the Mahabharata: “In the Mahabharata, who among these was a Kaurava?”

The options popped up on the screen:

  • A. Dronacharya
  • B. Duryodhana
  • C. Bhima
  • D. Nakula

He locked in his answer. Option A, Dronacharya. And it was wrong. The correct answer was B, Duryodhana. Instantly, you could see the disappointment wash over him.

Overwhelmed, the young contestant just broke down. “Ek chance milta hai aur usme bhi galti kar diya,” he cried out, which means, “I get one chance and I made a mistake in that too.” It was a truly gut-wrenching moment. His parents and even host Amitabh Bachchan rushed to console him, trying to lift his spirits.

More Than a Game

But here’s the thing about Shauryajeet. He’s a dreamer. Before the tough moment, he shared his big ambition. “I want to make rocket,” he said. But he quickly added something profound for a kid his age.

“Mujhe zameen pe paer rakhna hai. Durr nahin jana hai.” He wants to build rockets, but he also wants to stay grounded. He doesn’t want to go far away. It shows you the kind of thoughtful kid he is, making his early exit from the show on October 8, 2025, even tougher to watch.

Look, it’s just a game, but for a kid giving it his all, it feels like the whole world. What would you have told him to make him feel better?