KBC18: Bilaspur Dowry Survivor Kapila Taneja Recounts 2002 Burning Attempt by In-Laws

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Kapila Taneja, a domestic violence survivor from Bilaspur, appeared on Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 and shared her harrowing story of abuse. In 2002, her in-laws allegedly attempted to burn her alive and separated her from her daughter. She survived the ordeal but required multiple surgeries to recover from her injuries. Taneja won Rs 7,50,000 on the show and plans to use the money to fund prosthetic ears for herself. She also hopes to use her winnings to establish a shelter home for unwed mothers.

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