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Maharashtra Farmer, Rs 3,000 Monthly Income, Wins Rs 50 Lakh on KBC 17; Overcomes 7 Years of Hardship

Pooja Mishra | 3 min read | 12 hours ago | Oct 05, 2025 01:59 pm IST
Maharashtra Farmer, Rs 3,000 Monthly Income, Wins Rs 50 Lakh on KBC 17; Overcomes 7 Years of Hardship

Imagine earning just Rs 3,000 to Rs 5,000 a month from two acres of land, facing years of devastating crop losses, yet transforming that struggle into a staggering Rs 50 lakh victory on national television. This is the inspiring reality of Kailash Kuntewar, a small-scale farmer from Paithan, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, whose win on Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) Season 17 has captured the nation’s attention.

His story, widely reported on October 5, 2025, isn’t just about a game show win; it’s a testament to unwavering dedication, self-learning, and the power of a dream against overwhelming odds.

7 Years of Unwavering Dedication

  • Years of Struggle: Kuntewar’s life before KBC was marked by immense financial hardship. Frequent floods and droughts led to severe crop losses, often forcing him to work as a daily laborer in others’ fields to make ends meet.
  • A Seed of Inspiration (2015): In 2015, after purchasing his first mobile phone, Kailash began watching KBC episodes on YouTube, initially for entertainment.
  • The Turning Point (2018): Inspired by a contestant from Hingoli district in 2018, Kuntewar decided to seriously prepare for the show. He committed to self-learning, dedicating at least an hour daily to watching general knowledge shows, even after long, exhausting days of farm labor.
  • Persistence Pays Off: Over seven years, from 2018 to 2025, he consistently pursued knowledge. His hard work finally bore fruit this year (2025), when after three attempts, he successfully reached the KBC hot seat.

The Rs 50 Lakh Triumph: Inside the KBC Hot Seat

Kailash Kuntewar’s journey on the iconic game show, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, was nothing short of remarkable. He displayed profound general knowledge and strategic gameplay.

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  • Impressive Performance: Kuntewar skillfully answered 14 questions correctly, steadily climbing the money tree.
  • Strategic Exit: Facing the challenging Rs 1 crore question, he had already used two lifelines – Video Call a Friend and 50-50 – but still felt uncertain about the answer. Demonstrating wisdom and practicality, he chose to quit the game, securing his impressive Rs 50 lakh winnings.

A New Horizon: Plans for Rs 50 Lakh

With his life-changing prize money, Kailash Kuntewar has clear and poignant plans, focusing primarily on his family’s future.

  • Education First: His top priority is to ensure a bright future for his children by investing in their education, a dream he has long harbored amidst his struggles.
  • Cricket Dreams: A passionate cricket fan himself, Kuntewar also dreams of nurturing his two sons’ potential, hoping to see them become successful cricketers.

Kailash Kuntewar’s incredible journey from a struggling farmer to a KBC millionaire serves as a powerful reminder that perseverance and knowledge can open doors to unimaginable possibilities, no matter how humble one’s beginnings. What are your thoughts on Kailash’s inspiring victory? Share your comments below!