New Delhi: Sony Entertainment Television’s popular reality game show Kaun Banega Crorepati has seen several contestants with inspiring stories from every walk of life. Reflecting the theme of this season, “Zindagi hai, har mod pe sawal poochhegi, jawaab to dena hoga”, all eyes are on Naresh Meena from Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan.
The 27-year-old has faced life-changing challenges, including a serious illness, but she has faced it all with her unwavering strength and charming smile. Her participation in KBC is a testament to her resilience, as she answers each question with confidence, proving that nothing can stand in the way of her dreams. With her KBC journey set to begin on August 21, Naresh will make her mark as the first contestant this season to attempt the ₹1 crore question.
A passionate individual, Naresh Meena drew inspiration from her personal life experiences to improve the lives of many girls in her community. Despite the difficult challenge of suffering from a brain tumor, she has remained steadfast as a supervisor in the Women Empowerment Department, to empower women and girls to take advantage of the opportunities available to them. By sharing her noble work on KBC, Naresh wants to expand the reach of these programs, so that more and more women can take advantage of them. Additionally, she wants to use her potential winnings to treat her illness and to recover her mother’s precious jewelry, which has deep sentimental value. Naresh’s father, who is a simple farmer, has encouraged her to continue her education and has always celebrated her wins, smiling proudly when she sits on the hotseat.
After answering the Rs 50 Lakh question correctly, watch Naresh answer the Rs 1 Crore question on Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 16, on 21st and 22nd August at 9 PM, only on Sony Entertainment Television!