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KBC Episode Sparks Row; Op Sindoor Officers’ TV Spot Tied to India-Pak Trophy Standoff

Pooja Mishra | 3 min read | 1 month ago | Oct 16, 2025 01:57 pm IST
KBC Episode Sparks Row; Op Sindoor Officers' TV Spot Tied to India-Pak Trophy Standoff

So, did you happen to catch the Independence Day special of Kaun Banega Crorepati? You probably saw the two officers on the hot seat and thought it was a nice tribute. But here’s the thing. That single TV appearance has become the center of a massive controversy that connects a military operation, a terrorist attack, and a fiery India-Pakistan cricket final. Yeah, it’s a lot.

The officers were Sofiya Qureshi and Vyomika Singh from Operation Sindoor. Their presence on KBC on October 14th wasn’t just a simple quiz segment, it reportedly “sparked a row.” Why? Because it got tangled up in the high-stakes drama of the Asia Cup 2025.

What Happened on the Cricket Field?

Look, things got incredibly tense after the India-Pakistan final. The Indian team flat-out refused to accept the winners’ trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, who is not only the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief but also the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). It was a powerful statement.

This wasn’t just bad sportsmanship. It was a direct response to the horrific Pahalgam terrorist attack. That attack is what triggered Operation Sindoor in the first place back in May. The players’ refusal was a message. And it was a loud one.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi even weighed in, framing India’s victory as “Operation Sindoor on the games field.” When the PM connects a cricket win to a military counter-operation, you know it’s serious.

Connecting the Dots

So how does the KBC appearance fit in? The appearance of the Operation Sindoor officers on such a massive public platform right in the middle of this escalating diplomatic and sporting tension is what caused the stir. It blurred the lines between entertainment, military action, and national pride.

Let’s not forget what Operation Sindoor was. It was a major military readiness action in May where India inflicted heavy damage on Pakistan’s military infrastructure, including posts and air bases. It was a serious response to a serious threat.

The fallout from the cricket match continues, too. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is now reportedly planning to seek sanctions against Mohsin Naqvi. They want him removed from the ICC board of directors over the whole trophy controversy. It seems like the standoff is far from over.

So what started as a special KBC episode is now part of a much bigger national conversation. What do you think? Was it appropriate for the officers to appear on the show, or did it unnecessarily mix entertainment with sensitive national security issues?