Updated On: 12 August, 2025 10:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Women who headed Operation Sindoor Col Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Commander Prerna Deosthalee will be seen on the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati, where they opened up about India`s response to Pakistan`s terrorist attack

Col Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Commander Prerna Deosthalee
Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 has kicked off and is expected to see interesting guests on its first Friday special episode. On the occasion of Independence Day, the makers have invited Col Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Commander Prerna Deosthalee, best known for their involvement in Operation Sindoor. The makers recently shared a promo on Instagram, wherein the three decorated female officers were seen revealing the real motive behind the Operation Sindoor post the Pahalgam terror attack.
Sharing a promo of the upcoming episode, the makers captioned the post as, “This 15th August, KBC hosts Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh & Commander Prerna Deosthalee in its Independence Day Maha Utsav Special Episode. Dekhiye Kaun Banega Crorepati ka Independence Day Maha Utsav special episode. 15th August raat 9 baje sirf #SonyEntertainmentTelevision and Sony LIV par.”
In the video clip, the three are seen taking the hot seat. While talking to Amitabh Bachchan, Col Sofiay Qureshi addressed Operation Sindoor and said, “Pakistan yeh karta chala araha hai. Toh jawab dena banta tha, sir. Isiliye Operation Sindoor ko plan kiya gaya (Pakistan has been doing this. So a response was necessary. So Operation Sindoor was planned.”