Jhumri Telaiya’s 21 year old Vaishnavi Bharti, gets the first cheque of her life on Sony Entertainment Television’s Kaun Banega Crorepati 16

Sony Entertainment Television’s Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 goes beyond being a mere reality show; it is beacon of hope and a testament to the power of knowledge. Contestants from various walks of life have graced the hotseat, bearing dreams ranging from fulfilling their parents' wishes to overcoming financial hardships or realizing personal aspirations. These dreams fuel the drive of the contestant's desire to come to the hotseat, win big and turn their dreams into reality with this once in a life time opportunity. Bringing to the hot seat a moving and inspiring story would be Jhumri Telaiya’s, Vaishnavi Bharti, whose wish is to build a house for her family, get medical insurance for her father and use the rest for her education.

Despite her financial struggles, Vaishnavi Bharti, a 21-year-old from Jhumri Telaiya, did not let her circumstances stop her from preparing for BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission) exams while pursuing an MA in Political Science as well. Given her mother's absence, she gracefully runs her household along with her father, Vivekanand; while also excelling in studies. Vaishnavi's ability to juggle between studies and household responsibilities touched Amitabh Bachchan deeply, and he showered her with praises for being such a lovely daughter and how he is glad to have come across a personality like her.

Her closest bond is with her father, who has been her unwavering support throughout her journey. While a lot of people in their locality think that a girl is meant only for household chores, her family never thought that way rather they strongly believe that Vaishnavi is ‘ghar ki lakshmi’ who is holding all of them together. Despite her challenging life, Vaishnavi remains optimistic and determined to improve her and her father's lives. She views education as her path to liberation and aims to secure a government job. With the prize money won on KBC, Vaishnavi wishes to build a house for her family as her current house is in a dilapidated condition, get medical insurance for her father and use the rest of the money in her coaching for competitive exams, crucial for achieving her career goals.

A notable moment during the game play was when Vaishnavi stated that the amount of money she won is her first earning. And, she went on to say that her father as always kept her as his priority, therefore she dedicated her winning amount to her father, Vivekanand. Touched by Vaishnavi’s thinking, Mr. Amitabh Bachchan encouraged her to hand over the two cheques to her father, who beamed with pride and expressed his tremendous joy in her outstanding achievements saying, "This is my daughter's first salary and I am so grateful to god for giving us a daughter like Vaishnavi".

Grateful for getting the chance to come on Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, contestant Vaishnavi expressed herself saying, “It’s like a dream come true moment for me. Kaun Banega Crorepati has open doors for many people across the country giving everyone the chance to transform their life with the power of knowledge. And, I am glad to have got this once in a life time opportunity to change and uplift my and my family’s lifestyle for the better. With the winning amount, I want to fix my house, which is not in good condition. And, also secure my father's future by getting him Mediclaim & Insurance for a better life ahead as he has always given me the best and supported me and my dreams. Furthermore, I will also prepare for the competitive exam to secure a good government job. And, sitting in front of Mr. Bachchan got me nervous but it also helped me to play the game with confidence.".

Vaishnavi's story is a testament to resilience and determination in the face of adversity, highlighting her unwavering commitment to her education, family, and aspirations for a better future.