Harshvardhan Navathe to Babita Tade: Where are the former ‘crorepati’ winners of KBC? Where did they use the prize money?

What do contestants do after winning a jackpot of Rs 1 crore on KBC. Let's take a look at their lives!

Kaun Banega Crorepati Winners: Amitabh Bachchan’s popular quiz show is one of the all-time favourite shows running on television with over 16 successful seasons going on air. KBC gives contestants a chance to make a fortune once in their lifetime. However, you might be wondering, what do the contestants do after winning Rs 1 crore on Big B’s show? Well, just like others, they would look to spend money wisely, either buying a house, investing in funds, setting up a business, or living a luxurious lifestyle. Today we will take you on a journey to reveal what happened to the KBC winners and what have they done after becoming crorepati.

Meet the first crorepati of KBC

Harshvardhan Navathe became the first-ever winner of “Kaun Banega Crorepati.” Harsh became the first man to win a Rs 1 crore prize on Amitabh Bachchan’s show. After becoming a KBC winner, Navathe pursued higher education, where he did an MBA from a UK university. Later on, Harshvardhan became an entrepreneur

Sushil Kumar

Sushil Kumar’s story is an interesting one. This man comes from a modest family and previously worked as a computer operator and a teacher. Sushil came to the limelight when he surprisingly won Rs 5 crore on KBC. However, Sushil Kumar couldn’t sustain his newfound wealth. Sushil got targeted by scams and couldn’t invest his money through proper channels. His life story is a testament to others showing the difficulties in life.

Achin and Sarthak Narula

Achin and Sarthak Narula became KBC’s first-ever contestants to bag Rs 7 crore. Before appearing on Big B’s popular show Achin was a marketing manager while Sarthak was just a student. The duo smartly used the money to invest it in their mother’s healthcare business. The Narula brothers were smart enough to invest their newly found money in business securing their long-term financial growth.

Babita Tade

Babita Tade has been an inspiration to others, she worked as a mid-day meal cook where she was given a modest salary. Her life story became an inspiration by winning Rs 1 crore on Amitabh Bachchan’s KBC. Coming from a humble background, Babita had undergone the toughest days of her life. After winning the bumper prize Babita wisely spent the money on improving her family’s household condition.

Sanoj Raj

Sanoj Raj was an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) aspirant who appeared on Amitabh Bachchan’s quiz show. His profound knowledge and intellect surprised the audience. After becoming a crorepati, Sanoj fuelled his academic career and worked on his goal of becoming an IAS officer.