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Big B Spends Rs 2 Lakh From Own Pocket; KBC Contestant’s Family Gets New Washroom in West Bengal

Pooja Mishra | 3 min read | 1 month ago | Oct 15, 2025 06:41 pm IST
Big B Spends Rs 2 Lakh From Own Pocket; KBC Contestant's Family Gets New Washroom in West Bengal

Ever wonder what happens after the cameras stop rolling and the big prize money is won on a show like Kaun Banega Crorepati? Well, sometimes the most life-changing moments have nothing to do with the final cheque. For one family in West Bengal, a simple promise made by Amitabh Bachchan on national television just changed everything.

Look, it’s a story that’s about more than just a game show. It’s about dignity.

A Promise Made on TV

Remember Jayanta Dhule from KBC Season 16? During his time on the show last year, he shared a personal story that caught Big B’s attention. He revealed that his family’s home in Arambagh, Hooghly, didn’t have a proper washroom for his mother and sister. It was a daily struggle they faced quietly.

Right then and there, Amitabh Bachchan made a promise. He told Jayanta that, irrespective of how much prize money he won, he would personally ensure a washroom was built for his family. It wasn’t a throwaway comment. It was a commitment.

Jayanta went on to win a respectable ₹15,70,000, which he plans to use for his and his sister’s education. But honestly, the biggest win was yet to come.

More Than Just Words

Here’s the thing. A lot of promises get made under the bright lights of a TV studio. But this one was different. After about two and a half months of contact with Bachchan’s team, the Dhule family received a sum of ₹2 lakh. This money came directly from Amitabh Bachchan’s own funds.

And now, news reports from October 13-14, 2025, confirm it. The washroom is fully constructed and operational. It’s a tangible symbol of a promise kept. The family even put up a plaque that reads, “gifted by the one and only Amitabh Bachchan.”

This isn’t just about a building. It has brought immense relief and happiness to Jayanta’s mother and sister, Shikha. Their daily lives have been significantly improved, and the entire community has taken notice of the incredible gesture.

Jayanta Dhule couldn’t hide his emotions. He called the gift the “best birthday gift of my life.” It’s a powerful reminder that sometimes, the most meaningful help comes from a place of genuine care, completely separate from any game or prize.

So, what do you think of this gesture? It really shows a different side to the glamour of television, doesn’t it?