KBC 14's first crorepati Kavita Chawla reveals what Amitabh Bachchan told her when she cried

The first contestant to bag the cash prize of Rs 1 crore on Kaun Banega Crorepati 14, Kavita Chawla has talked about how she was devastated last year, when she couldn’t make it to the hot seat.

In a recent interview, she also called to mind how KBC host Amitabh Bachchan uplifted her self-confidence when she cried. Singing the praises of the actor, Kavita also spoke about how he complimented her.

Reviving the memory of last year when she had to return home from the fastest finger first round, Kavita said that she was scolded. She spoke about how people were upset as she failed to play the game on KBC. Kavita also had to come up against sneers as people said ‘crorepati ban gayi (you have become a millionaire)’.

Talking to Indian Express, Kavita said, “Last year, when I couldn’t reach the hot seat from the fastest finger first round, I was so heartbroken. I remember sitting on the set and crying my heart out. Amitabh Bachchan ji then came forward and told me not to be demotivated. His words kept echoing in my mind and I decided to come back, this time with the mission to win."

Furthermore, Kavita talked about KBC host Amitabh, “I have never seen a personality like him, who doesn’t have an iota of attitude or pride. He didn’t even have to say anything as his behaviour towards us made us so comfortable. He was so frank and open to converse that I really had a lot of fun with him. I remember Amitji coming to me at the end and saying that I played a clever game. That was a huge compliment from him and it was the highlight of my journey.”

Not long ago, speaking with Times of India [TOI], Kavita had stated, "Right from the year 2000, I wanted to be part of the show. Last year too, I came on the show, but only reached the fastest finger round. This year, I have fulfilled my dream by reaching this point. Whenever I used to make my son study, I would learn along with him.” Kavita is a homemaker from Maharashtra's Kolhapur, who studied till class 12.

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