New Delhi:
Bihar's Sushil Kumar, who made headlines when he became the first contestant to win Rs 5 crore on Kaun Banega Crorepati 5, hasn't received his prize money yet. Actor Amitabh Bachchan, host of the show, says the former's cheque is ready, but he wants it at an award ceremony.
"People asking why Sushil Kumar not paid his KBC win.. cheque ready, tweeted Big B.
He further posted, "Also as per terms and conditions of Sony, they have to pay within 60 days of on air broadcast... So still time for expiry!"
The episode, in which Sushil Kumar hit the jackpot, was telecast on November 2, 2011.
Sushil Kumar told a tabloid that people have been constantly approaching him for financial help ever since he won the reality game show. However, he can't offer any help as he hasn't received a single penny of the prize money.
"I haven't received a single paisa yet. Nor have I got any intimation or call from the channel as to when the money will reach me. I don't even know how much I'll get after tax deduction, etc. Basically, I am being flooded with requests to share the fund that I don't even have," the tabloid quoted him saying.
Before his big win on KBC, Sushil Kumar used to work as a computer operator and tutor, earning a meagre Rs 6,000 per month.
The 27-year-old is married and lives in a big joint family with five brothers, five nieces and a nephew in East Champaran district of Bihar.
"People asking why Sushil Kumar not paid his KBC win.. cheque ready, tweeted Big B.
He further posted, "Also as per terms and conditions of Sony, they have to pay within 60 days of on air broadcast... So still time for expiry!"
The episode, in which Sushil Kumar hit the jackpot, was telecast on November 2, 2011.
Sushil Kumar told a tabloid that people have been constantly approaching him for financial help ever since he won the reality game show. However, he can't offer any help as he hasn't received a single penny of the prize money.
"I haven't received a single paisa yet. Nor have I got any intimation or call from the channel as to when the money will reach me. I don't even know how much I'll get after tax deduction, etc. Basically, I am being flooded with requests to share the fund that I don't even have," the tabloid quoted him saying.
Before his big win on KBC, Sushil Kumar used to work as a computer operator and tutor, earning a meagre Rs 6,000 per month.
The 27-year-old is married and lives in a big joint family with five brothers, five nieces and a nephew in East Champaran district of Bihar.
