KBC Season 17 Brings a Patriotic Special on August 15
After its grand return on Monday, August 11, Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 is set to mark Independence Day with a special episode that salutes the bravery of the Indian Armed Forces. Airing on August 15 at 9 PM on Sony TV and streaming on Sony LIV, the episode will feature three decorated officers who played key roles during media briefings on Operation Sindoor.
Meet the Brave Officers of Operation Sindoor
The episode will welcome:
Colonel Sofiya Qureshi – Indian Army
Wing Commander Vyomika Singh – Indian Air Force
Commander Prerna Deosthalee – Indian Navy
These officers will share first-hand accounts of the May 7, 2025, targeted strikes on nine Pakistani terror camps—an operation carried out in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
Inside Operation Sindoor
Speaking to Amitabh Bachchan, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi explained the motivation behind the operation: "Pakistan yeh karta chala aa raha hai. Toh jawab dena banta tha, sir. Isiliye Operation Sindoor ko plan kiya gaya."
(Pakistan has been doing this for years; it was important to respond, which is why Operation Sindoor was planned.)
Wing Commander Vyomika Singh described the precision timing of the strikes: "Raat ko ek baj kar paanch minute se lekar dedh baje tak, pachhis minute me khel khatam kar diya." (At night, between 1:05 am and 1:30 am, we ended their game in just 25 minutes.)
Commander Prerna Deosthalee assured that the mission was both decisive and ethical: "Targets were destroyed and koi bhi civilians ko koi harm nahi hua tha." (Targets were destroyed and no civilians were harmed.)
Colonel Sofiya summed it up with a powerful statement: "This is a new India, with a new mindset."
A Patriotic Moment with Amitabh Bachchan
The promo ends on an emotional high, with Amitabh Bachchan and the studio audience chanting "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" in unison—a stirring tribute to the courage and dedication of India’s defense forces.
When to Watch:
August 15, 2025
9:00 PM IST
Sony TV | Sony LIV (streaming)
This Independence Day, KBC is not just about questions and answers—it’s about honoring the warriors who safeguard the nation.
