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Meet the first woman crorepati of KBC 7

Last updated on: November 28, 2013 18:33 IST
Firoz Fatma shows off her cheque

The seventh season of the hit television game show Kaun Banega Crorepati has got its first female crorepati. 

Firoz Fatma, 22, hails from Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh, and was thrilled with the big win.

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Meet the first woman Crorepati of KBC 7

Last updated on: November 28, 2013 18:33 IST
Firoz Fatma with Amitabh Bachchan

A BSc graduate, Firoz did not want her sister to stop her studies due to financial problems. So she sacrificed her own further education to let her sister continue.

Meet the first woman Crorepati of KBC 7

Last updated on: November 28, 2013 18:33 IST
Firoz Fatma with Amitabh Bachchan

Firoz's sole aim to participate in the game show -- hosted by Amitabh Bachchan -- was to win a handsome sum to pay off her deceased father's loan.

She gathered all the knowledge by reading newspapers and watching news channels.

Meet the first woman Crorepati of KBC 7

Last updated on: November 28, 2013 18:33 IST
Firoz Fatma with Amitabh Bachchan

"I was very nervous when I wasn't able to make it to the hot seat in the second last episode also and felt I would have to go home empty-handed. But then I aced the fastest finger first round and made my way to the hot seat.

"I didn't feel as the Rs one crore winner until the audience clapped and Bachchanji hugged me. It is a great feeling," Firoz said.

Meet the first woman Crorepati of KBC 7

Last updated on: November 28, 2013 18:33 IST
Amitabh Bachchan performs at the grand finale

With the winning amount, Firoz wants to pursue higher education and give her mother a tension-free life.

The episode will be aired on the show's grand finale on December 1 on Sony Entertainment Television.