“I’m Proud That the First Historic Win Belonged to a Woman”: Anil Kapoor Celebrates Bijal Shah’s ₹94 Lakh Victory on ‘India Ke Top 1%’

Star Plus's game show India Ke Top 1% – The Anil Kapoor Show opened its inaugural season with a historic victory during its grand premiere episode. Mumbai-based contestant Bijal Shah emerged as the show's first winner, taking home a cash prize of ₹94 lakh after navigating a series of logic- and reasoning-based challenges.

The format, adapted from the international television franchise The 1% Club, tests contestants on presence of mind, lateral thinking, and practical logic rather than conventional academic trivia. Throughout the episode, Shah maintained composure and relied on analytical decision-making. Accompanied initially by her husband, Nilay Mehta, she continued through the elimination rounds with steady focus, even after his exit from the game.

Expressing appreciation for Shah's performance, show host Anil Kapoor highlighted that reaching the top tier of the game required street-smart thinking and mental clarity under pressure. He noted his pride in seeing a female contestant secure the landmark first win of the season, describing her performance as a fitting start to the series.

Sharing her reaction following the win, Shah reflected on her journey, attributing her success to taking the game one question at a time and maintaining trust in her problem-solving abilities. She expressed gratitude for the backing of her family, particularly acknowledging the memory and blessings of her late father along with the presence of her son, Pranit.

The opening episode demonstrated the show's underlying concept—demonstrating that strategic reasoning and observation often outweigh rote knowledge in high-stakes environments. India Ke Top 1% – The Anil Kapoor Show airs weekends at 8 PM on Star Plus and streams digitally on JioHotstar.