'Amitabh Bachchan made me feel so special' says KBC 14's visually impaired contestant Aneri Arya | Exclusive

Visually impaired contestant Aneri Arya won hearts with her performance on Kaun Banega Crorepati 14. In an exclusive chat with IndiaToday.in, Aneri spoke about her experience on the show, meeting Amitabh Bachchan and what she plans to do with the winning amount.

Aneri Arya, a 26-year-old visually challenged assistant professor of English from Surat, Gujarat, won several hearts with her game on Kaun Banega Crorepati 14. Aneri has congenital glaucoma. Her never- give-up attitude impressed host Amitabh Bachchan greatly, who applauded her gameplay. On KBC, Aneri used the process of elimination and deduction to play the game smoothly. After appearing on KBC 14, Aneri spoke to IndiaToday.in exclusively and spoke about her experience on the show, meeting Amitabh Bachchan and what she plans to do with the winning amount of Rs 25 lakh.

Aneri Arya revealed she could not believe at first that she was chosen to play in Kaun Banega Crorepati 14. She said, "I just could not believe it. But it was so amazing! My mom and dad were so happy because they wanted me to be on the show ever since I was a kid. For them, it was a dream-come-true moment. It was more important for them than me. As for me, I was nervous, happy, excited - all at the same time. Like I said, I couldn't believe it."

So how did Aneri feel when she won the Fastest Finger Round? The contestant said, "I was shocked at first. I was like 'wait, is this actually happening?' I got so emotional for a moment. It was just too good to be true. But I decided that I will give my best and prove myself. I wanted to enjoy each and every moment of it."

Since Aneri is visually impaired, things were a bit difficult for her. However, nothing could stop her. She said, "I had my own apprehensions about the show. I didn't know what would happen, how it would happen, how I would manage, what I would do. There were several questions running in my mind. However, I was given a fair chance. I am so grateful to KBC for being so inclusive."

Aneri is all praise for Amitabh Bachchan. She said, "I mean, he held my hand and took me to my seat. I couldn't believe that it was The Amitabh Bachchan who held my hands. He is so dedicated. Sir made me feel so comfortable. He also made me feel very good about myself. That was so amazing. Each and every moment spent with him was so special. Especially the time he interacted with my parents, I got so emotional."

Aneri revealed her plans to spend the prize money. She said, "First of all, I would pay off all the loans that we have. Apart from that, I will either use it for fun or invest it. I have honestly not decided yet." She won Rs 25 lakh on KBC 14.

Aneri concluded by saying, "I have faced a lot of limitations and challenges in life. I have seen rejections, isolation and exclusion because of how different I am. I used to have serious issues but my parents never gave up on me. I never imagined a bright future for me, but look at me now. My parents made sure I was independent."