KBC 18: Cancer survivor from Gujarat quits at Rs 12.5 lakh ISRO question, wins Rs 7.5 lakh
On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Kishan Dilipkumar Darji, a 31-year-old contestant from Padgol, Gujarat, participated in KBC 18. Kishan, who is suffering from kyphoscoliosis and was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago, entered the hot seat. With a net worth of Rs 12.5 lakh, he was attempting to answer a question about ISRO when the show ended.
Kishan walked away with Rs 7.5 lakh. In a video, his mother revealed that Kishan was five years old when they discovered his spinal cord curvature during an X-ray. His health deteriorated after 10th standard when he started struggling to walk. Kishan's father shared that he often experiences excruciating pain and can't remain seated or asleep for more than 30 minutes.
Kishan, despite his struggles, maintains a positive outlook, stating that his life is a gift from God. He has undergone five rounds of chemotherapy and 21 radiation sessions for his cancer, and is now cancer-free.
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