Tezzbuzz Desk – Amitabh Bachchan's quiz reality show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' has been entertaining the audience for almost two decades. The 18th season of the show has also started and like every time, this time too the contestants are trying their luck and knowledge.
But today we will talk about the contestant who won a huge sum of Rs 1 crore for the first time in the history of KBC. This name is Harshvardhan Nawathe. Years later, Harsh Vardhan opened up about the impact of KBC on his life and how this win opened up new doors for him.
Harshvardhan was preparing for civil services
When Harshvardhan Nawathe reached KBC, he was preparing for the Civil Services Examination. At that time, perhaps he had no idea that his one victory in the quiz show would change the direction of his entire career.
According to Harshvardhan, his mother inspired him to participate in the KBC auditions. After winning Rs 1 crore in the show, suddenly his life changed completely.
He told that after the victory, his interest in preparing for civil services diminished and he got a chance to explore other options for his career.
1 crore gave courage to take risks in career
Instead of just spending his winning amount, Harsh Vardhan used it for his future. He told that the money received from KBC had become a kind of safety net for him.
Because of this financial security, he was able to take such decisions regarding his career, which would probably have been difficult to take without this amount.
Harsh Vardhan went to UK for further studies, where he did MBA. The special thing was that he did not need to take a huge loan for his studies.
After completing his studies, he returned to India and started his professional career.
Special moment associated with Amitabh Bachchan
Harshvardhan also recalled the moment of winning Rs 1 crore in KBC, when Amitabh Bachchan was in front of him.
He told that after giving the correct answer to the question of Rs 1 crore, an advertisement break was taken in the shooting. By that time Harshvardhan knew that he had given the correct answer and had won Rs 1 crore.
While announcing the break, Amitabh Bachchan had said that now a short break will be taken. After this the cameras stopped for some time.
According to Harsh Vardhan, the memory of that moment is still very special for him. He told that at that time the break during shooting was usually very short and after some time the cameras would start again.
KBC gave freedom to experiment in life
According to Harsh Vardhan, the victory of KBC gave him the freedom to do new experiments in life. For him, it was not just about winning Rs 1 crore, but this amount gave him the opportunity to decide his future as per his choice.
From preparing for civil services to pursuing MBA abroad and then starting a professional career, Harsh Vardhan's journey is an example of how one opportunity changed the direction of his entire life.
Even today, when we talk about the old winners of KBC, the name of Harshvardhan Nawathe is remembered first. His story tells that sometimes the money won in a quiz show not only increases the bank balance but also opens many new doors in life.