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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 promo: Women Officers Sofiya Qureshi, Vyomika Singh, and Prerna Deosthalee share courageous stories from Operation Sindoor
On Independence Day , Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 (KBC), hosted by Amitabh Bachchan , is set to welcome three women officers: Colonel Sofiya Qureshi from the Indian Army, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh from the Indian Air Force, and Commander Prerna Deosthalee from the Indian Navy. The makers have shared a new promo on their social media handle, giving a peek into all that the upcoming episode is going to offer. The promo shows how the officers share their experiences from Operation Sindoor . They shared details about the operation and expressed how they dealt with everything. The promo released by the channel has already grabbed the attention of viewers across the country. The caption of the promo read, 'This 15th August, KBC hosts Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh & Commander Prerna Deosthalee in its Independence Day Maha Utsav Special Episode. Dekhiye Kaun Banega Crorepati ka Independence Day Maha Utsav special episode 15th August raat 9 baje.' In the promo, officer Sofiya can be seen saying, 'Pakistan kept doing this and hence it was important to give them an answer, and hence Operation Sindoor took place.' Soon after the promo came out, it went viral on social media, with the audience expressing their excitement over the same. While many praised the officers for their courage, others revealed how they can't wait to watch the episode on 15th August. The 17th season of the show premiered on 11th August, and fans are enjoying every bit of it.
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
KBC 17: Officers Sofiya Qureshi, Vyomika Singh recount Operation Sindoor with Big B
Actor Amitabh Bachchan is back as rhe host of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' (KBC) 17. In a recent promo for the upcoming Independence Day special episode, he will be seen hosting national icons from the Indian Defence was seen echoing the nation's sentiment of patriotism while welcoming Col Sofiya Qureshi (Indian Army), Wing Commander Vyomika Singh (Indian Air Force) and Commander Prerna Deosthalee (Indian Navy). Sony Entertainment Television shared a glimpse of the megastar's interaction with them about Operation Sindoor on their Instagram clip begins with Col Sofiya sitting on the hot seat along with Wing Commander Vyomika and Commander Prerna. While speaking to Bachchan, she said, "Pakistan yeh karta chala araha hai. Toh jawab dena banta tha sir. Isiliye Operation Sindoor ko plan kiya gaya (Pakistan has been doing this. So a response was necessary. So Operation Sindoor was planned)." Commander Vyomika further said, "Raat ko ek baj kar paanch minute se lekar dedh baje tak, pachhis minute me khel khatam kar diya (From late night 1:05 am to 1:30 am, we ended the whole operation within 25 minutes)." "Targets were destroyed and koi bhi civilians ko koi harm nahi hua tha (Targets were destroyed and no harm was caused to any civilian)," Commander Prerna Col Sofiya said, "Ye ek naya Bharat nayi soch ke saath hai (This is a new India with a new vision)," the promo ends with Bachchan along with the audience chanting "Bharat Mata Ki Jai (Hail Mother India)."Watch the video here: The clip was shared with the caption, "This 15th August, KBC Hosts Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Commander Prerna Deosthalee in its Independence Day Maha Utsav Special Episode. Dekhiye 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' ka Independence Day Maha Utsav special episode August 15, raat 9 baje sirf #SonyEntertainmentTelevision and Sony LIV par (Watch Kaun Banega Crorepati's Independence Day Maha Utsav special episode on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV on August 15 at 9 pm). @ @indianairforce @indiannavy [KBC, Kaun Banega Crorepati, Amitabh Bachchan, KBC 2025) (sic)."Operation Sindoor was a joint mission by the Indian Army and Indian Air Force which involved the execution of precision strikes at nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK). It was a calibrated response to the Pahalgam attack on April 22 in Jammu and Kashmir in which 22 civilians were killed.'Kaun Banega Crorepati' airs on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony Liv at 9 PM.- Ends
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Amitabh Bachchan chants 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' as Col Sofiya Qureshi, WC Vyomika Singh join KBC 17, explain Op Sindoor
Actor Amitabh Bachchan hosted Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) 17 is back. On the Independence Day special episode, the show will welcome Col Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Commander Prerna Deosthalee. Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, Sony Entertainment Television shared a video giving a glimpse inside the episode. Col Sofiya Qureshi will be seen in Amitabh Bachchan's KBC 17. Col Sofiya Qureshi opens up on necessity of Operation Sindoor on KBC 17 The clip began with Col Sofiya sitting on the hot seat along with Wing Commander Vyomika and Commander Prerna. Speaking to Amitabh, she said, "Pakistan yeh karta chala araha hai. Toh jawab dena banta tha sir. Isiliye Operation Sindoor ko plan kiya gaya (Pakistan has been doing this. So a response was necessary. So Operation Sindoor was planned)." Amitabh listened to her and then nodded his head. Wing Commander Vyomika, Commander Prerna will also be seen on KBC Next, the armed forces personnel introduced themselves. They then shared that they would be part of the show to celebrate Independence Day. Next, Amitabh was heard saying, "Bharat Mata ki" as the audience shouted "Jai." This translates to "Hail India". The video ended with Amitabh walking towards the hot seat with Col Sofiya, Wing Commander Vyomika and Commander Prerna. The clip was shared with the caption, "This 15th August, KBC Hosts Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh & Commander Prerna Deosthalee in its Independence Day Maha Utsav Special Episode. Dekhiye Kaun Banega Crorepati ka Independence Day Maha Utsav special episode 15th August raat 9 baje sirf #SonyEntertainmentTelevision and Sony LIV par (Watch Kaun Banega Crorepati's Independence Day Maha Utsav special episode on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV on August 15 at 9 pm). @ @indianairforce @indiannavy [KBC, Kaun Banega Crorepati, Amitabh Bachchan, KBC 2025]." All about India-Pak ties, Operation Sindoor, Col Sofiya, Wing Commander Vyomika Col Sofiya and Wing Commander Vyomika were key faces of the media briefings on Operation Sindoor. The operation was carried out in the early hours of May 7 this year to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack. It led to a four-day military conflict between India and Pakistan that was halted after an understanding was reached between the two sides on May 10. India and Pakistan were at loggerheads after terrorist camps were destroyed at nine locations in the neighbouring country under Operation Sindoor. Indian Army during the intervening night of May 8 and May 9 successfully repelled and responded to multiple drone attacks by Pakistan along the western border and the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.
