Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has started entertaining the audience again with the 16th season of his popular reality show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' (KBC). This show has won the hearts of the audience for a long time and every season it remains very popular among the audience. Today we will tell you about a winner of that show, who faced financial difficulties even after winning Rs 5 crore.
First contestant to win 5 crore rupees in KBC: Sushil Kumar
We are talking about Sushil Kumar, the winner of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 5' in the year 2011. Sushil Kumar is a resident of Bihar and he created history by winning Rs 5 crore in this show. He became the first contestant of KBC to win such a huge amount. After this victory, Sushil Kumar became famous in every household and his story attracted everyone.
Effects of cigarette and alcohol addiction
Although Sushil Kumar's luck showered happiness on him, he also faced many problems in his life. He revealed on Facebook that he wasted all his money and got addicted to drugs. According to him, "After KBC, I participated in about 50 thousand programs every month. During this time, people cheated me many times."
He also revealed that the relationship between him and his wife had deteriorated. His wife often advised him to differentiate between right and wrong, but this advice did not go down well with Sushil. Moreover, Sushil Kumar had become addicted to alcohol and smoking, which made his condition worse.
News and rumours
Once Sushil Kumar said that he had run out of money and was now raising cows and selling milk, the news spread that he had become a pauper despite being a millionaire. After this, the people who had supported him earlier distanced themselves. He was not even invited to events and he got time to think about what he should do next.
Revealing the truth
The real truth was that Sushil Kumar had not gone bankrupt. He clarified in a Facebook post that he was in good condition and had used his money properly. In fact, after deducting tax from KBC, Sushil Kumar got only Rs 3.50 crore, which was enough for him.
Current Status
Sushil Kumar was selected as a government teacher of psychology in 2023. Along with teaching, he is also running tree plantation campaigns and is active in social service.
kbc last question
Let us tell you that in KBC, Big B asked Sushil Kumar the last question for Rs 5 crore: "On October 18, 1868, which colonial power ended its participation in India by selling the rights of the Nicobar Islands to the British?"
The options were: A. Belgium B. Italy C. Denmark D. France
Sushil Kumar gave the correct answer 'Denmark' (option C), and Amitabh Bachchan called him the real 'Slumdog Millionaire', seeing his smartness and intelligence. Sushil Kumar's story is a proof that despite money and fame, there can be difficulties in life. His story of struggle teaches us how important it is to use your resources properly and be responsible towards society.
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