Updated On: 05 December, 2025 06:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Manoj Bajpayee, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Sharib Hashmi won Rs 12.5 lakh on KBC and donated the entire amount to the Aahwahan Foundation

Manoj Bajpayee
The Family Man Season 3 trio Manoj Bajpayee, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Sharib Hashmi appeared on Kaun Banega Crorepati (Season 17) recently. The team won Rs 12,50,000, which they have generously donated to Aahwahan Foundation for its social welfare and community upliftment initiatives.
Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee added, “We won this amount on KBC, and we will donate it to Aahwahan Foundation". The actor introduced the organisation to legendary man of Indian cinema Mr. Amitabh Bachchan. He spoke about Aahwahan Foundation and its work across India with programs in education, healthcare, women`s empowerment, and rural development. Its volunteers were at the forefront of the Bihar floods, ensured that essential aid reached even the remotest villages and uplifted underprivileged communities across sectors like education, health, and environmental protection.”