Kaun Banega Crorepati 16: E-Rickshaw Driver Wins Nearly 2000 Times His Daily Wage In Prize Money

Paras Mani Singh, an e-rickshaw driver from Muzaffarpur, Bihar, has become popular after securing a significant win on the popular television game show Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 (KBC), hosted by megastar Amitabh Bachchan. Paras, who participated in the India Challengers Week, clinched the top spot by winning the Fastest-Five round in July, which granted him the golden opportunity to appear on the show with the legendary host. He ended up winning ₹12.50 lakh as prize money.

Paras' daily wage will shock you

Reflecting on his earlier struggles, Paras Mani Singh shared that the COVID-19 pandemic had severely impacted his life. His mobile recharge shop had to shut down due to the lockdown, leading him to purchase an e-rickshaw with the help of his family. He used to earn between ₹500 to ₹700 daily, which was crucial in supporting his family.

Paras Mani Singh turns it around for himself

On the show, Paras won a substantial sum of ₹12.5 lakh. His wife, Anshu Singh, expressed immense pride and joy in an interview, stating, "I never thought my husband would be on the show. Since I got married, I've seen him watch KBC all the time. We never have songs or movies playing on our TV; it's always general knowledge and current affairs."