Bihar youth wins Rs. 5 crore jackpot on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 5'

The fifth season of Kaun Banega Crorepati got its first crorepati winner on Tuesday when Sushil Kumar from Motihari, Bihar, won the bumper prize of Rs. 5 crore on the show.

Sushil, 28, is a modest computer operator drawing a monthly salary of Rs. 6,000. He also gives computer lessons at a local institute in Motihari. "I never thought in my wildest of dreams I could do this," he said, after winning the prize. The episode, shot in Mumbai, got everyone on the sets in a jubilant mood as Sushil started inching towards the jackpot. He steadily and intelligently answered most of the questions and saved his lifelines for the end. On the set, Sushil was accompanied by his wife Seema. They got married just five months back.

The young couple was moved to tears when Amitabh Bachchan handed Sushil his cheque of Rs. 5 crore. Even Big B was extremely excited about Sushil's winning. "You have created history. Your grit and determination has made you come so far in this show," Bachchan said.

"I am speechless. I am not able to think or react now. This is surely a dream come true but it is something that is yet to sink in. I hope my victory will inspire people living in small towns of Bihar," an overwhelmed Sushil said. Sushil made wise moves while answering the questions. His deftness and presence of mind saw him cross all the hurdles until he got stuck at the thirteenth question, which was about the colonial power that withdrew its involvement from the Nicobar Island in 1968.

Sushil was doubtful about the answer so he made use of two of his lifelines - Phone a Friend and Double Dip - and came up with the answer that won him the dream amount. As a youngster, Sushil wanted to take the civil services exams. He wanted to come to Delhi and prepare for the exams. However, he could not do so as he was unable to afford the expensive coaching classes in the Capital. Now, after having won the bounty, Sushil plans to enroll himself at a prominent coaching institute in Delhi and start preparing for his dream job.

But the first thing that he plans to do with the prize money is get a wellfurnished house for his wife, who has always dreamt of living in a lofty apartment. For the time being, though, Sushil is enjoying the attention showered by the media on him.