Visually Impaired KBC Contestant Shares Journey and Attempts Rs 12.5 Lakh Question
Kamaljeet Singh Chahal, a visually impaired contestant on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, shared his journey after losing his sight in a 2009 car accident. He credited his wife for her unwavering support in helping him regain independence through relearning daily tasks. On the show, Kamaljeet answered 11 questions correctly but missed the 12th, a Rs 12.5 lakh question about the Simon Commission, winning Rs 5 lakh. Host Amitabh Bachchan expressed emotional admiration for Kamaljeet and his wife's dedication.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (74/100). Lens Score 31/100.
Outlets measured: indianexpress, moneycontrol. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (70–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 9 Sept, 03:34 pm. Other outlets followed.