Kaun Banega Crorepati
Hosted by India's biggest superstar, Amitabh Bachchan, one of the biggest shows is here to entertain millions, change lives and make dreams come true.
Season 15
India's longest-running knowledge-based show is back with Season 15. Amitabh Bachchan, the legend himself, hosts 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', where India's sharpest minds strive to claim the INR 7 crore fortune by cracking questions and showcasing their brilliance. Tune in, tackle questions with the KBC Play Along – and you too can stand a chance to win the dazzling jackpot!
1. Sunhera Sa Bharat
0.0Aug 14, 2023 · 65 minSushmita Sahay from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, becomes the first contestant of the new season of Kaun Banega Crorepati and sets her eyes on the jackpot. How much will she take home?
2. Swatantrata Ka Parcham
0.0Aug 15, 2023 · 64 minAnshu Kumar Shahi from Muzaffarpur, Bihar, bags the opportunity and takes over the hot seat on the occasion of India's 77th year of Independence, while Dhimahi Rajendrakumar Trivedi from Garbada, Gujarat, is next in line to fulfil her dreams.
3. Gyaan Ka Singhasan
0.0Aug 16, 2023 · 64 minKapil Dev from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, takes his place on the hot seat after winning the fastest finger first and proves his mettle.
4. Sapno Ka Chamatkar
0.0Aug 17, 2023 · 63 minRollover contestant Kapil Dev continues his gameplay. Rahul Kumar Nema, a banker from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, takes over the hot seat next to make his dreams come true.
5. Ghoomer Ki Team Hot Seat Par
0.0Aug 18, 2023 · 73 minRahul Kumar Nema continues his journey on the hot seat. The cast of the upcoming film 'Ghoomer', Abhishek Bachchan, Saiyami Kher and director R. Balki grace their presence and play the game with Big B.
6. KBC Aur Zindagi Ka Connection
0.0Aug 21, 2023 · 61 minKunalsinh N Dodiya, a police officer from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, grabs the hot seat. How far will he go?
7. Desh Ke Kadmo Ki Chaap Ab Chand Par
0.0Aug 22, 2023 · 63 minRollover contestant Kunalsinh N Dodiya continues his gameplay while Yogesh Kumar Kalra from Gurugram, Haryana, wins the fastest finger first and makes his way to the hot seat.
8. Gyaan Ki Rakam
0.0Aug 23, 2023 · 65 minYogesh Kumar Kalra continues his journey while Aparna Singh from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, is next in line to take over the hot seat followed by Dr Abhishek Garg from Charkhi Dadri, Haryana.
9. KBC Celebrates Chandrayan-3
0.0Aug 24, 2023 · 65 minRollover contestant Dr Abhishek Garg continues his gameplay. Anand Raju Kurapati from Solapur, Maharashtra, proves his mettle and marks his place on the hot seat.
10. Sambhavnao Mein Safalta
0.0Aug 25, 2023 · 65 minKomal Prasad Gupta from Pandariya, Chhattisgarh, makes his way to the hot seat in the 'KBC Play Along' special, followed by Finance Executive Saurabh Sengupta from Durg, Chhattisgarh. Will they make their dreams come true?
11. Rishtey Special
0.0Aug 28, 2023 · 69 minAnand Raju continues his journey on the hot seat while Harsha Verma from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, grabs her place next. How far will they go?
12. Rishton Ka Adhyay
0.0Aug 29, 2023 · 65 minHarsha Verma continues her journey on the hot seat. Sagar Mishra from Hisar, Haryana, secures his place on the hot seat after winning the fastest finger first, followed by Varun Kesarwani from Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
13. Rishton Ka Jashn
0.0Aug 30, 2023 · 68 minVarun Kesarwani continues his gameplay with all his lifelines left. Up next is Sarvesh from New Delhi. How far will these contestants go?
14. Insaniyat Ka Rishta
0.0Aug 31, 2023 · 78 minSarvesh continues his journey while a jovial Jagjot Kaur from New Delhi makes her mark on the hot seat, followed by Yojana Yadav, a senior news editor from Panchkula, Haryana. Will they make it to the top?
15. Pyaar Aur Iraade
0.0Sep 1, 2023 · 65 minPlay-along rollover contestant Saurabh Sengupta continues his journey. Chirav Dharmendra Chavda makes his dream come true of sitting on the hot seat after trying for over 20 years.
16. Hot Seat Ki Daud
0.0Sep 4, 2023 · 66 minDr Apoorva Malhotra from Pathankot, Punjab, makes her way to the hot seat while Jaskaran Singh is next in line to make his dreams come true. Will they make it to the top?
17. Inching Towards The Jackpot
0.0Sep 5, 2023 · 69 minJaskaran Singh continues his gameplay and makes his way up the ladder through sheer determination. Will he become a crorepati?
18. Gyaan Ki Kursi
0.0Sep 6, 2023 · 69 minRollover contestant Ashwani Kumar continues his journey on the hot seat, while Chirag Agarwal from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, a second-year B.tech student is next in line to prove his mettle, followed by Archana Upadhyay.
19. Pragati Ka Rahasya
0.0Sep 7, 2023 · 66 minHomemaker Archana Upadhyay continues her gameplay while Akanksha Singh from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, bags the hot seat after winning the fastest finger first. How far will these ladies go?
20. Ek Mauke Ki Talaash
0.0Sep 8, 2023 · 63 minVishwas Gautam from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, makes his mark on the hot seat while Gourav Poddar from Bengaluru, Karnataka, is next in line. Will they reach the top?
21. Shandaar Somwaar
0.0Sep 11, 2023 · 64 minA village sarpanch Neeru Yadav from Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, and Chhavi Rajawat, two magnificent change-makers make their way to the hot seat and play the game with Big B. How far will they go?
22. Gyaan Ka Khel
0.0Sep 12, 2023 · 65 minDharmendra Surana from Bikaner, Rajasthan, wins the fastest finger first and secures his place on the hot seat while Ishita Goyal from Mandi Dabwali, Haryana, is next to make her dreams come true.
23. Gyaan Ke Khiladi
0.0Sep 13, 2023 · 67 minShubham Gangarade from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, continues his journey on the hot seat. How far will he go?
24. Prashno Ki Seedi
0.0Sep 14, 2023 · 67 minRollover contestant Shubham Gangarade makes his way to the one crore question. Jatoon from Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, secures her place on the hot seat.
25. Vicky Kaushal And Manushi Chhillar On The Hot Seat
0.0Sep 15, 2023 · 72 minMeghna Sarkar from Murshidabad, West Bengal, claims her position on the hot seat. The star cast of the upcoming film 'The Great Indian Family' Vicky Kaushal and Manushi Chhillar grace their presence on the show.
26. Soye Hue Sapney
0.0Sep 18, 2023 · 68 minMadhurima from Ranchi, Jharkhand, inspires everyone with her gameplay and plays her way up the ladder. How well will she perform?
27. Ganesh Chaturthi Special
0.0Sep 19, 2023 · 65 minMohammad Shahil Abdul Arman Hashmi, a teacher, continues his journey on the hot seat. Vivek Kumar Agrawal from Naila-Janjgir, Chhatisgarh, is next in line who has made it to the hot seat after seventeen years of hard work. How far will they go?
28. Sawalon Ka Parvat
0.0Sep 20, 2023 · 67 minRollover contestant Vivek Kumar Agrawal continues his gameplay. Jasnil Kumar from Anwak, Uttar Pradesh, is next in line to sit on the coveted hot seat. How far will these contestants go?
29. Parishram Aur Dridhata
0.0Sep 21, 2023 · 67 minRollover contestant Jasnil Kumar makes his way up the ladder and reaches the top, while Shubra Sengupta from Kolkata, West Bengal, makes her way to the hot seat after 23 years of perseverance.
30. Jeevan Parivartan Yatra
0.0Sep 22, 2023 · 64 minAbhinav Singh, a student from Ajmer, Rajasthan, makes his way to the hot seat in the play-along special. How far will he go?
31. Josh Aur Junoon
0.0Sep 25, 2023 · 64 minIndia's top lecturer Khan Sir and comedian Zakir Khan grace their presence on the KBC hot seat and play the game along with Big B. How far will they go?
32. Badlav Ki Neev
0.0Sep 26, 2023 · 64 minWinning the fastest finger first round, Pinki, a homemaker from Hisar, Haryana, bags her place on the hot seat while Chudasama Vaishali Kanjibhai is next in line to make her dreams a reality.
33. Shiksha Aur Pyaar
0.0Sep 27, 2023 · 64 minChudasama Vaishali Kanjibhai continues her journey on the hot seat followed by Tajinder Kaur from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. How far will these women go?
34. Smaranshakti Aur Sehenshakti
0.0Sep 28, 2023 · 63 minRollover contestant Tejinder Kaur continues her gameplay while Naresh Ratare is next in line to make his dreams come true.
35. Jeevan Ka Sunehra Bhavishya
0.0Sep 29, 2023 · 66 minBhavya Bansal gets on the hot seat before Mandal Kumar gets an opportunity to become the next crorepati.
36. Natmastak Maa
0.0Oct 2, 2023 · 64 minDeepak Sahajwani from Surat, Gujarat, secures his place on the hot seat while Richa Kusum Singh from Delhi is next in line to make it to the hot seat.
37. Jeevan Ka Super Sandook
0.0Oct 3, 2023 · 65 minVarsha Saraogi from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, makes it to the hot seat with zest and zeal. Dr Ashish Sharma is next in line to make his dreams a reality.
38. Aai Technology
0.0Oct 4, 2023 · 64 minRollover contestant Dr Ashish Sharma continues his gameplay while Rahul Kumar from Ahivaranpur, Uttar Pradesh, awaits his turn to play big.
39. Maatrabhoomi
0.0Oct 5, 2023 · 65 minRollover contestant Rahul Kumar continues his journey on the hot seat while Pravin Gorasia from Madhapar, Gujarat, wins the fastest finger first and is ready to take on the hot seat.
40. Ankahi Baatein
0.0Oct 6, 2023 · 65 minSakshi Sadana from Meham, Haryana, makes it to the hot seat, followed by Jaya Patel from Simga, Chhattisgarh. Will they make it to the top?
41. Zindagi Ka Recharge
0.0Oct 9, 2023 · 67 minRollover contestant Pravin Gorasia continues his journey on the hot seat followed by Darji Dilipbhai from Gujarat who has made it to the hot seat after 13 years of hard work.
42. Chunautiyan Aur Umeedein
0.0Oct 10, 2023 · 62 minKiran Patil continues his journey on the hot seat while Arpit Jain from Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, takes over the seat next. Will they make it to the top?
43. Happy Birthday Big B
0.0Oct 11, 2023 · 67 minKBC family celebrates Amitabh Bachchan's birthday as the game continues with rollover contestant Arpit Jain. Later, Rozita Singh from New Delhi takes her place on the hot seat.
44. Gyaan Namak Astra
0.0Oct 12, 2023 · 68 minRollover contestant Rozita Singh continues her KBC journey, while Madhurima Panigrahi from Sambalpur, Odisha, is next in line to fulfil her dreams.
45. Safalta Ka Marg
0.0Oct 13, 2023 · 72 minRachna Rustagi from New Delhi makes it to the hot seat, followed by Amit Mehra from Jaipur, Rajasthan. Will they make it to the top?
46. Navaratri Ka Shubh Aarambh
0.0Oct 16, 2023 · 65 minNational award winner Shefali Shah and social worker Hare Ram Pandey grace the KBC hot seat with their presence and play for a cause.
47. Bharat Ki Visheshta
0.0Oct 17, 2023 · 63 minSiddharth Khowal from Vadodara, Gujarat, makes his way to the hot seat while Mousumee Paul from Bengaluru, Karnataka, is next in line to make her dreams a reality.
48. Sahi Faisley Aur Atmavishwas
0.0Oct 18, 2023 · 64 minRollover contestant Mousumee Paul continues her gameplay, while Shridev Wankhede from Talegaon, Maharashtra, aces his way to the hot seat. Will they shine and make it to the top?
49. Gyaan Ka Tyohaar
0.0Oct 19, 2023 · 62 minJitendra Kumar from Ambala, Haryana, wins the fastest finger first and reaches the hot seat. Will he play big?
50. Naari Ka Gyaan
0.0Oct 20, 2023 · 69 minRashmika Nanda from Gandhinagar, Gujarat, proves her mettle and secures her place on the hot seat, while Sudha Paliwal from Jaipur, Rajasthan, awaits her turn.
51. Parivaar
0.0Oct 23, 2023 · 68 minThe Samrat Mauryas from Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, win the fastest finger first round and become the first family to grace the 'hot sofa' and play the game with Big B followed by the Chamatkari Chattopadhyays from Kolkata, West Bengal. How far will these families go?
52. Parivaar Ka Mahatva
0.0Oct 24, 2023 · 69 minChamatkari Chattopadhyays continue their gameplay while Jugaadu Jains from Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, await their turn to play big on the hot sofa.
53. Har Ghar Ki Lifeline
0.0Oct 25, 2023 · 68 minKamal Ke Koshkars from Silvasa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, begin their gameplay on the hot sofa while the Bol Bachchans from Kalyan, Maharashtra, await their turn to play next.
54. Parivaar Ka Manoranjan
0.0Oct 26, 2023 · 66 minThe Bol Bachchans continue to play the game with their infectious energy while the Dhaakad Kshatraniyan awaits their turn to conquer the hot sofa.
55. Jeevan Ka Aadhaar
0.0Oct 27, 2023 · 77 minDhaakad Kshatraniyan continue their journey on the hot sofa. The Jolly Jains from Nashik, Maharashtra, prove their mettle and play the game. Will they reach the jackpot?
56. Parivaar Ka Samarth
0.0Oct 30, 2023 · 65 minTerrific Trivedis from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, secure their position on the hot sofa while Jaankaar Jakhars from Delhi await their turn to hit the jackpot.
57. Pyaar, Adar Aur Samarpan
0.0Oct 31, 2023 · 64 minJaankaar Jakhars continue their journey on the hot sofa while Zindadil Parampills from Valsad, Gujarat, win the fastest finger first round to take over the hot sofa next.
58. Karva Chauth Ki Shubkamnaiye
0.0Nov 1, 2023 · 67 minZindadil Parampills continue their journey on the hot sofa. Bindaas Bhatias from Delhi captures the hot sofa next. Will they reach the top?
59. Parivaar Ka Saath
0.0Nov 2, 2023 · 67 minAashiqana Aroras continue their gameplay while Anil Ke Anokhe from Hyderabad, Telangana, await their turn to capture the hot sofa with their knowledge.
60. Khatte Meethe Rishte With The Wagles
0.0Nov 3, 2023 · 65 minThe Wagle family from the famous TV show, Wagle Ki Duniya, grace their presence on the KBC hot sofa and play the game with Big B as the family special week comes to an end.
61. Umeed Waali Diwali
0.0Nov 6, 2023 · 67 minThe stage of KBC honours those people who have made an impact and instilled hope in the lives of people and invites Mukta Puntambekar along with actor Randeep Hooda on the hot seat.
62. Harit Diwali
0.0Nov 7, 2023 · 65 minRollover contestant Ipsita Das from Bhubaneswar, Odisha, continues her journey on the hot seat while Vishwanath Atmaram Koli from Mumbai, Maharashtra, wins the fastest finger first round and is ready to hit the jackpot.
63. Muskan Wali Diwali
0.0Nov 8, 2023 · 66 minVishwanath Atmaram Koli continues his gameplay while Ajay Kalyan Kedar from Aran, Maharashtra, settles himself next on the hot seat followed by Preeti Bhati from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. How much will these contestants win?
64. Annapurna Diwali
0.0Nov 9, 2023 · 70 minPreeti Bhati continues her journey on the hot seat. Vaishali Krishna Kashid from Pune, Maharashtra, grabs her opportunity next to play the game with Big B.
65. Jashn Waali Diwali
0.0Nov 10, 2023 · 75 minTorsha Chatterjee from Howrah, West Bengal, makes it to the hot seat after trying for the second year in a row followed by Sujit Kumar from Nawada, Bihar. Will they make it to the top?
66. Sambhavit Crorepati
0.0Nov 13, 2023 · 69 minShaikh Ajmat from Balasore, Odisha fulfils his dream of reaching the hot seat. Will he reach the jackpot?
67. Kintsugi Ka Jod
0.0Nov 14, 2023 · 65 minShipra Srivastava from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, begins her journey on the hot seat, followed by Bhukan Lal Dewangan from Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh. Will these contestants make their dreams come true?
68. Bhai Dooj Special
0.0Nov 15, 2023 · 67 minOm Sanju Raikar from Loliem, Goa, wins the fastest finger first and paves his way to the hot seat followed by Harsh Shah from Bhavnagar, Gujarat.
69. Yojnaao Ka Khel
0.0Nov 16, 2023 · 68 minHarsh Shah continues his journey on the hot seat. Alolika Bhattacharjee Guha from Kolkata, West Bengal is next in line to make her dreams come true.
70. Gyaan Manch
0.0Nov 17, 2023 · 71 minShilpa Meshram from Akola, Maharashtra, fulfils her dream of reaching the hot seat while Bhumika Devanand Mali from Shirpur, Maharashtra awaits her turn.
71. Bachcho Ki Power
0.0Nov 20, 2023 · 68 minIn the Juniors special segment of KBC, 11-year-old Akshay Anand from Darbhanga, Bihar, grabs his place on the hot seat while Shreyashee Banerjee from Sundergarh, Odisha, is next in line.
72. Bachpan Ke Naam
0.0Nov 21, 2023 · 69 minShreyashee Banerjee continues her journey on the hot seat while 8-year-old Virat Iyer from Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, awaits his turn to shine.
73. Focus, Fearlessness And Determination
0.0Nov 22, 2023 · 68 minVirat Iyer continues his fabulous gameplay, and Guransh Singh from New Delhi is next in line to conquer the hot seat with his knowledge followed by Arjun Trambadiya from Rajkot, Gujarat.
74. Bachche Aur Sawaal
0.0Nov 23, 2023 · 69 minRollover contestant Arjun Trambadiya continues his journey. Atyukt Behurai from Vadodara, Gujarat is next in line to prove his mettle.
75. Gyaan, Vivek Aur Dhairya
0.0Nov 24, 2023 · 66 minRupak Kumar from Begusarai, Bihar, makes his way to the hot seat followed by Vandana Pareek from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. How far will these aspirants go?
76. Yaadon Se Bhara Bachpan
0.0Nov 27, 2023 · 68 minNamish Chopra from Hyderabad, Telangana, aces his way to the hot seat followed by Mayank from Mahendragarh, Haryana. Will these kids prove themselves and reach the top?
77. Desh Ke Vidwaan Bachche
0.0Nov 28, 2023 · 74 minMayank continues his fabulous journey on the hot seat and reaches the penultimate question while Ayushmann Jai from Patna, Bihar, awaits his turn.
78. Bachcho Ki Jaagrukta
0.0Nov 29, 2023 · 71 minRollover junior Anirudh Sahu continues his journey on the hot seat. Saswat Patnaik from Umerkote, Odisha, wins the fastest finger first and grabs the hot seat next.
79. Pragati, Unnati Aur Buland Iraade
0.0Nov 30, 2023 · 73 minRollover junior Pratishta Shetty from Vapi, Gujarat continues her gameplay, followed by Sonakshi Patnaik from Bengaluru, Karnataka.
80. Jeevan Ka Path
0.0Dec 1, 2023 · 69 minSunil Sharma from Jammu and Kashmir makes it to the hot seat after winning the fastest finger first followed by Abhilasha Soni from Sagar, Madhya Pradesh.
81. Sahas, Shaurya Aur Parakram
0.0Dec 4, 2023 · 66 minSonal Mahnot from Guwahati, Assam, makes her way to the hot seat followed by Akash Patidar from Jaora, Madhya Pradesh. Will they reach the top?
82. Jeevan Ka Homepage
0.0Dec 5, 2023 · 65 minRollover contestant Akash Patidar continues his gameplay while Sevak Gopaldas Vitthaldas from Godhra, Gujarat and Divyani Chhoker from Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, are next in line to prove their mettle.
83. Sapno Ka Parivaar
0.0Dec 6, 2023 · 70 minRollover contestant Divyani Chhoker continues her gameplay. Rakesh Awasthi from Mumbai, Maharashtra, makes his way next.
84. Gyaan Ki Varsha
0.0Dec 7, 2023 · 72 minDr Sujata Malik from Pune, Maharashtra, continues her gameplay, followed by Vishwas Tulshiram Dake from Mhalis Pimpalgaon District Beed, Maharashtra is next in line.
85. Aastha, Drinhata, Ekagrata
0.0Dec 8, 2023 · 74 minPramod Bhaske from Nanded, Maharashtra, aces his way in the fastest finger first and claims his place on the hot seat while Jagriti Sharma awaits her turn.
86. Jeevan Badalne Ka Jawab
0.0Dec 11, 2023 · 68 minDilip Mohan Shimpi from Nandurbar, Maharashtra, aces his way to the hot seat followed by Lokesh Chourawar from Tiroda, Maharashtra.
87. Gyaan Aur Yogyata
0.0Dec 12, 2023 · 68 minLokesh Chourawar continues his gameplay while Meet Sudhirbhai Joshi from Rajkot, Gujarat, wins the fastest finger first round and takes the hot seat, followed by Sumit Kumar from Delhi.
88. Ghar Aur Parivaar
0.0Dec 13, 2023 · 68 minSumit Kumar continues his journey on the hot seat while Ranjit Kumar Singh from Ramgarh, Bihar, braces himself to take over next.
89. The Archies On The Hot Sofa
0.0Dec 14, 2023 · 76 minThe new generation of the Hindi Film Industry, the cast of the film 'The Archies' make their debut on screen and the KBC hot sofa along with their director Zoya Akhtar.
90. Manzil Ki Taraf Kadam
0.0Dec 15, 2023 · 71 minKirti Verma from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, makes her way to the hot seat, followed by Kanak Gupta from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. How far will they go?
91. Sachhi Niyat Aur Kadi Mehnat
0.0Dec 18, 2023 · 67 minLalit Narayan Vyas from Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, arrives on the hot seat while Abhishek Pareek from Ajmer, Rajasthan, is next to take on the seat.
92. Bharat Ka Manch
0.0Dec 19, 2023 · 70 minAbhishek Pareek continues his gameplay while Abhishek Chauhan from Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, takes his place next on the hot seat, followed by Shamsuddin Zarar from Hyderabad, Telangana.
93. Zindagi Ka Charger
0.0Dec 20, 2023 · 65 minShamsuddin Zara continues his journey while Sudhir Sharma from Barmer, Rajasthan, takes his place next on the hot seat.
94. Ek Hi Zidd, EK Hi Lakshya
0.0Dec 21, 2023 · 65 minA sweet shop owner, Arjun Singh from Ludhiana, Punjab makes his way to the hot seat followed by Nidhi Sharma and Rekha Pandey from Delhi. How far will these individuals go?
95. Gyaan Ka Raasta
0.0Dec 22, 2023 · 66 minRollover contestant Rekha Pandey continues her gameplay. Dr Anna Goyal from Ludhiana, Punjab, takes her place on the hot seat.
96. Uplabdhiyon Ka Varsh
0.0Dec 25, 2023 · 68 minBig B kicks off the Grand Finale Week with India's cricketing sensations Smriti Mandhana and Ishan Kishan.
97. Grand Finale Week
0.0Dec 26, 2023 · 65 minPooja Pareek from Sonitpur, Assam, secures her place on the hot seat. Akhilesh Motawala from Vadodara, Gujarat is next to take his place.
98. Jeevan Ki Tasveer
0.0Dec 27, 2023 · 71 minAkhilesh Motawala continues his journey while Lalit Kumar from Forbesganj, Bihar, arrives next to conquer. Will they hit the jackpot?
99. Ek Daur Ka Samapan
0.0Dec 28, 2023 · 74 minLalit Kumar continues his journey on the hot seat followed by IAS aspirant Avinash Bharti.