KBC 2026: IIT Graduate Quits ₹18 Lakh Job, Loses Big After Mix-Up on ₹1 Crore Question

Yogesh Sahu, a brilliant 23-year-old from Chhattisgarh, made headlines on KBC Season 18. The IIT Bombay graduate, who turned down an ₹18 lakh job to chase his UPSC dream, had to quit the game at the ₹1 crore question after a small confusion.

Yogesh Sahu, a 23-year-old from Chhattisgarh, is not your average guy. He's an IIT Bombay graduate who said no to a cushy ₹18 lakh job offer from campus placements. His real goal? Cracking the UPSC exam. Recently, he showed his brilliant mind on one of India's biggest reality shows, 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' (KBC) Season 18.

But his amazing run came to a halt at the final ₹1 crore question. A tiny misunderstanding over a single word forced him to stop. In the end, Yogesh Sahu played it safe and walked away with a cool ₹50 lakh.

Yogesh's Impressive Run on the Show

Right from the start, Yogesh impressed the host, Amitabh Bachchan, with his sharp answers. He breezed through one tough question after another, making his way to the final jackpot round. By then, however, he had used up all his lifelines. He had to face the ₹1 crore question using only his own knowledge.

What Was the Question?

The ₹1 crore question was: "Which horse, owned by the Maharaja of Baroda, won the first-ever Indian Derby held at Mumbai's Mahalakshmi Racecourse in 1943?"

The four options were: Princess Beautiful, Regal Domain, Star of Gwalior, and Prince Pradeep.

Yogesh tried to use the elimination method. He immediately ruled out 'Princess Beautiful'. His logic was that the question mentioned a 'horse', but the name 'Princess' suggested it was a 'mare' (a female horse). He felt this couldn't be the answer. Not wanting to risk losing the ₹50 lakh he had already won, he smartly decided to quit the game.

What Was the Correct Answer?

The irony? The very option he dismissed, 'Princess Beautiful', was the correct answer. After the episode aired, social media was buzzing. People started discussing the wording of the KBC question and Yogesh's reasoning. Even though he didn't win the ₹1 crore, Yogesh won everyone's hearts. Netizens are praising his journey, his bold decision to prepare for UPSC instead of taking a corporate job, and his impressive win of ₹50 lakh. The brilliant young man from Chhattisgarh left the KBC stage with a well-deserved prize.