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Leander Paes and Dipa Karmakar grace Diwali episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati
Tennis legend Leander Paes and Olympian gymnast Dipa Karmakar were the latest guests on Amitabh Bachchan-hosted TV show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati's 12th season. Dressed in ethnic, they added the Diwali craze in the show.
The duo looked down the memory lane, and recounted the experience of their maiden victory, their achievements, their challenges, and their milestones.
Bachchan asked Karmakar if she remembered Paes winning a bronze medal at the Atlanta Olympics 1996. Prompt came the response, "Sir, I was 3 years old". Soon Paes replied, "Sir, today she made me feel really old!"
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The episode saw a fun rapid-fire round which would see Big B getting Paes and Karmakar to open up about their favourite sports personality, their cheat day meals, toughest opponents, toughest part about training and more.
The stars also had a few words of wisdom to share. "To become a champion, you have to take extra effort or else you just remain a player," Paes shared in true sportsman style.
Even Karmakar spoke about how acing the Produnova Vault, also known as death vault, has been the most prized moment for her. She explained that when she had asked her coach about how she could increase her chances to win a medal, she was told the Produnova Vault could be the key, but that it was dangerous.
"I did not hear dangerous. Mujhe sirf medal jeetna hai," reveals Karmakar, sharing how having the right focus in life always helps people sail through.
