KBC 15’s second crorepati Jasnil Kumar says Amitabh Bachchan’s jacket was ‘lucky’ for him, admits he was confident about ‘winning big’

Many contestants often claim that they want to be on KBC to meet Big B, and once they are in front of him, their preparation goes out of the window. However, for Jasnil Kumar, meeting Amitabh Bachchan was a bonus but never the primary goal. He said, “Of course, he’s the superstar we have all grown up watching and meeting him was a matter of honour. However, given I was confident about my knowledge, I was not nervous around him. He too was so kind and I think that helped me be more confident. Of course, I wanted to meet Amitji, but my goal was to win the competition.”

Amitabh Bachchan congratulating Jasnil Kumar, the 2nd crorepati of KBC 15. (Photo: PR)

‘Amit ji’s kindness added positivity’

During the shoot, as Jasnil Kumar was feeling cold because of the studio’s strong air conditioning, Amitabh Bachchan called for his personal jacket and gifted it to him. Jasnil considered this Amitabh’s blessing, and said that the jacket was a lucky charm for him. “It was like a magical thing for me and it brought me luck. After he gifted it to me, I felt so positive and could reach my goal. As for sir, I will never forget his kindness and humility. He hugged me after the game and said ‘well done’. It was a once in a lifetime memory.”

Jasnil said on the show that he wants to build a house for his family with his winnings. He told us how he would like to save a sum for his children’s future and education. Given how some contestants in the past have squandered their earnings, Jasnil Kumar said he knows his limits and also his personality. Calling himself a ‘simple man’, the winner said that while it’s a big day for him, nothing really changes at the core. “Of course, we will be able to use this for a better future and also improve our lifestyle. But I remain the same and so does my family. I am not a celebrity and I will ensure that I be the way I am.”

Before Jasnil Kumar, Jaskaran Singh won Rs 1 crore on Kaun Banega Crorepati 15. The game show airs on Sony TV.