Kaun Banega Crorepati 16: Contestant Ujjwal Prajapat could not answer this Rs 1 crore question; takes home Rs 50 lakhs

The latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 began with rollover contestant Ujjwal Prajapat in the hot seat, pursuing his dream of winning big on the show. He had won Rs 50,00,000 in the previous episode. The recent episode opened with a recap of Ujjwal's gameplay from the previous episode. Before resuming the game, the contestant requested host Amitabh Bachchan for permission to touch his grandmother's feet.In a heartwarming gesture, Big B surprised him by making a video call to his home, allowing Ujjwal to speak with his mother and sister.
Rajasthan's Ujjwal shares with Mr Bachchan how his mother and sister watched the show with him. He further says they always asked him when he will go on the show as he has so much knowledge and finally the moment is here.
After chatting with his family member, host Amitabh Bachchan presents the question of Rs 1 crore in front of Ujjwal. Appearing for India, which ruler of a princely state became a signatory of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 after World War I? After a lot of thinking, Ujjwal shares that he wants to quit the show. However, before leaving, he selects Option A) Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II and it is the wrong answer. The correct answer is Option D) Maharaja Rao Ganga Singh.
He takes home Rs 50,00.000.
In the previous episode, Amitabh Bachchan became deeply emotional upon hearing Ujjwal's story. The contestant revealed how his mother and grandmother are struggling to make ends meet by selling pots, while his father works as a laborer but struggles with alcoholism, leaving the family burdened with debt. Ujjwal's heartfelt story moved Big B, adding an emotional layer to the episode.
Touched by Ujjwal's life story, Amitabh Bachchan pointed out the one thing that truly sets him apart—his smile. Big B remarked, “What I really admire about you is that, despite everything you’ve gone through, there isn’t a trace of despair on your face. You speak with a smile, and that deeply moves us.” Ujjwal, beaming with pride, quickly credited his grandmother, whom he affectionately calls ‘Lady Singham,’ as his pillar of strength, attributing his upbringing and resilience to her unwavering support.