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Kaun Banega Crorepati, one of the most-watched family-friendly reality TV programmes in India, has already made inroads in the majority of people’s hearts. It is one of the most renowned Indian quiz show not only in India but also in the world that kept our entire family glued to their chairs, imagining it was their hot seat.

The show is based on the UK game Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. This show allows viewers to test their luck by delivering the correct answers to the questions and taking home the prize money. This programme, which starred Amitabh Bachchan, became extremely famous in India and received a high TRP.

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This show encourages millions of people around the country to come forward and test their knowledge of international events, history, politics, and other subjects in return for financial prizes. The first season provided a prize of one crore rupees to the participants. The reward sum climbed to two crores, five crores, and then seven crores as the reality show’s popularity grew.

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Not only did middle-class participants who aspired to be crorepatis participate, but celebrities also tried their luck at playing the jackpot. So, here’s a brief overview of some renowned KBC winners and what they’re doing with the money they won:

1. Harshvardhan Nawathe – Season 1

He received a call to audition for KBC while studying for his Indian Civil Services exam. After winning Rs 1 crore on the show, his life changed forever. Later, his concentration evolved, and he decided to get his MBA in the United Kingdom. Harshvardhan is now married with children and currently works for Mahindra & Mahindra.

KBC season 1 Winner Harshvardhan Nawathe
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2. Ravi Saini – Winner Of KBC Junior

When he was brought to KBC, a 14-year-old kid became the first child to win the competition and take home Rs 1 crore. Ravi utilised the money to study for his exams. He passed the UPSC test and, believe it or not, is now an IPS officer.

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KBC junior Winner Ravi Saini
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3. Rahat Taslim – Season 4

Rahat Taslim, who participated in the show, hailed from an orthodox household. Due to family pressure, she had to abandon her studies and marry. She merely came to the show with the intention of continuing her education. She won Season 4 by luck and received Rs 1 crore in prize money. She went on to create a clothing boutique in Giridih and is now self-employed.

KBC season 4 Winner Rahat Taslim
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4. Sushil Kumar – Season 5

Sushil Kumar became the first candidate in the history of KBC to win a massive sum of Rs 5 crore on the hot seat. According to sources, the money brought him prosperity, but he was unable to invest it correctly, causing him to struggle for funds once more.

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5. Sunmeet Kaur – Season 6

KBC also has dedicated individuals who would go to great lengths to further their careers. Sunmeet, the winner of Season 6 who also received Rs 5 crore, wanted to pursue her career in fashion design, which she was able to do after the competition. She has recently launched her own brand with the help of a friend.

KBC season 6 Winner Sunmeet Kaur
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6. Taj Mohammed Rangrez – Season 7

Taj Mohammed, a skilled teacher and the winner of KBC 7, used his prize money of Rs 1 crore properly. He used it to administer eye treatment to his daughter. He also purchased a home and is said to have paid for the wedding of two orphaned daughters.

KBC season 7 Winner Taj Mohammed Rangrez
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7. Achin Narula And Sarthak Narula – Season 8

The brothers from Delhi were attempting to take the hot seat as hard as they could. On the show, the couple won the top prize of Rs 7 crore, which they utilised to help their mother with her cancer treatment. With this money, they also began a company.

KBC season 8 Winner Achin Narula And Sarthak Narula
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8. Anamika Majumdar – Season 9

Anamika Majumdar took home Rs 1 crore as the winner of the 9th season of KBC. Anamika is a social worker who also leads a non-profit organisation. Anamika mentioned in one of the interviews that after winning the competition, she opted to use the money toward improving her NGO.

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KBC season 9 Winner Anamika Majumdar
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9. Binita Jain – Season 10

Binita Jain stood on the hot seat with the aim of improving her son’s life, despite her life being turned entirely upside down. Her prize enabled her to work as a teacher in a coaching centre in Guwahati, and she used the money for her children and family.

KBC season 10 Winner Binita Jain
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10. Sanoj Raj – Season 11

Season 11 has finished airing, and it featured a lot of winners, with Sanoj Raj taking home the top prize of Rs 1 crore. Sanoj stated during the episode that he aspires to be an IAS officer in the future.

KBC season 11 Winner Sanoj Raj
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