Star Plus’ India Ke Top 1% – The Anil Kapoor Show opened with a historic moment as Bijal Shah became its first ever winner, taking home ₹94 lakh in the grand premiere. Beyond the prize money, her victory marks a significant moment as a woman conquering a platform built on the belief that the way you think can change everything, joining the many women who have broken barriers and made history across fields. Bijal remained calm throughout the game and trusted her instincts. She entered the game alongside her husband, Neelay Mehta, who continued cheering for her after his own journey in the game ended.
Speaking about the historic win, host Anil Kapoor said, “Bijal ne pehle hi episode mein dikha diya ki India Ke Top 1% tak pahunchne ke liye sirf presence of mind aur street-smart thinking chahiye. She was calm, alert and always on her toes. Hamari grand opening isse zyada dhamakedaar nahi ho sakti thi. Bijal is our first-ever winner, and I am especially proud that this historic win belongs to a woman. She truly is India Ke Top 1%! ”
Reflecting on her victory, Bijal shared, “Winning ₹94 lakh and becoming the show’s first-ever winner still feels unreal. I focused on one question at a time and trusted myself. This victory is incredibly special, and I truly feel that my father’s blessings and my son Pranit’s luck were with me throughout.”
With its very first episode, India Ke Top 1% has turned its core belief into a moment audiences can celebrate—proving that sometimes, the most powerful thing you can bring to the table is not what you know, but how you think. And this time, that thinking belongs to a woman who has made history.
Watch India Ke Top 1% – The Anil Kapoor Show every Saturday and Sunday at 8 PM on Star Plus and JioHotstar.
