Turns out, instant fame and riches come at a price. Sushil Kumar, the first Jackpot winner of
Kaun Banega Crorepati 5, realised it when he returned to Motihari, the small crime-infested town of Bihar where he lives.
Apparently, Sushil's family members are now getting extortion and kidnapping threats. The family is shocked and unsure of what action to take next. But Sushil downplays the danger to his prize money and life.
The humble Crorepati says, "I think reports about kidnapping threats and extortion bring a bad name to our state and to my home town. Whatever the risks and dangers, let me first state I don't have the prize money with me. It will take a couple of months to be cleared and deposited in my account. Secondly, the people of Motihari have formed a protective cordon around me. They are proud of what I've achieved and if any harm was to come to me or my family members, I don't
know what the people here will do."