The 17th season of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ (KBC 2025) began on August 11, 2025, with much fanfare. Hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, the iconic quiz show returned with new elements, including an increased prize pool and an additional lifeline.
This year also marks the silver jubilee of KBC, and to commemorate Independence Day, the show is presenting a special episode featuring three decorated women officers from the Indian Armed Forces.
In a unique segment titled ‘Swatantrata Diwas Maha Utsav’, the show brings together three real-life heroes:
They take the hot seat with Amitabh Bachchan to share their stories, missions, and the spirit behind Operation Sindoor, a joint military initiative aimed at national security. The special will air at 9 PM on August 15, 2025.
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Lieutenant Commander Prerna Deosthalee is a highly accomplished officer in the Indian Navy. She currently serves as the First Lieutenant on the warship INS Chennai, and was appointed as the Commanding Officer of INS Trinkat, a Waterjet Fast Attack Craft based in Goa. The appointment was confirmed by the Indian Navy and handed over by Rear Admiral Praveen Nair, Commander of the Western Fleet.
As per several media reports, she is also the first woman Observer on the Tupolev Tu-142, a long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft. She later served on the P-8I aircraft, continuing her contributions in naval aviation surveillance.
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Lt Cdr Deosthalee hails from Mumbai. She completed her schooling at Convent of Jesus and Mary and holds a postgraduate degree in psychology from St Xavier’s College, Mumbai.
She joined the Indian Navy in 2009, and since then, has broken several barriers in a predominantly male-dominated domain. She is married to a fellow naval officer and is a mother to a young daughter.
While Col Sophia and Wg Cdr Vyomika were frequently seen in media coverage during the Operation Sindoor briefings, this KBC episode marks the first major public appearance of Lt Cdr Prerna Deosthalee. Viewers will get to hear her journey firsthand and understand the role of the Navy in national missions.
The promo for this Independence Day special has already gone viral, with viewers praising the initiative for highlighting real heroes on mainstream platforms.
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The ‘Swatantrata Diwas Maha Utsav’ episode will air on Sony TV at 9 PM on August 15, 2025, and will also be available for streaming on SonyLIV.
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