Kaun Banega Crorepati 16: Contestant Mansi Laheru shares about her financial struggles to host Amitabh Bachchan; says, “I and my husband lost 40 lakhs in the stock market”

The latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 kicked off with host Amitabh Bachchan engaging contestants in the ‘Fastest Finger First’ round. Mansi Laheru, who answered the question correctly, made her way to the hot seat, brimming with excitement. As the game began, Mansi shared how she celebrated Navratri this year, setting a joyful tone for her interaction with Big B.
The first question posed to Mansi was worth Rs 1,000: Which of these appliances often has different compartments for fruits, dairy, eggs, and liquids? a) Geyser b) Washing Machine c) Fridge d) Air Conditioner Mansi confidently chose option c) Fridge and won Rs 1,000. She continued her winning streak, answering all the questions in the first round correctly, earning a total of Rs 10,000. During a heart-to-heart conversation with Amitabh Bachchan, Mansi opened up about a difficult period in her life.
She revealed that she and her husband once ventured into the stock market, hoping to make easy money. Unfortunately, this decision led to a significant loss of Rs 40 lakh. Amitabh Bachchan commended her for owning up to her mistake and praised her determination to recover from the financial setback. Mansi faced her next challenge when Amitabh Bachchan posed a question from the Super Sandook.
Although she couldn’t answer correctly, she quickly moved on to the next question worth Rs 20,000: In humans, which of these glands is located inside the mouth? a) Salivary b) Pituitary c) Adrenal d) Pineal Mansi selected option a) Salivary and won Rs 20,000. She also shared her experience as both a postwoman and a teacher, explaining that her work is equally challenging for men and women alike. Amitabh Bachchan lauded her perseverance and strength.
Mansi further opened up about her financial struggles, saying, “We lost over Rs 40 lakh in the share market. Things are so tough that my husband and I can’t even have a single meal together.” As the game continued, Mansi answered several more questions correctly. One such question, worth Rs 80,000, was: According to Hindu mythology, which of these goddesses has a turtle as her Vahana (vehicle)? a) Ganga b) Durga c) Yamuna d) Saraswati Mansi selected option c) Yamuna and added the money to her winnings.
In the end, Mansi successfully navigated through a series of questions and took home a remarkable Rs 12,50,000, leaving the show as a proud and inspiring contestant.