UPSC, 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' Dreams Shattered, Man Turns To Theft In Mumbai

A UPSC aspirant, who had tried his luck on the game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', was arrested in Delhi after a year on the run for stealing a gold chain from a Mumbai jewellery shop.Satish Kumar Krishnaprasad Kesari, a resident of Delhi's Uttam Nagar, had big dreams when he came to Delhi in search of a job, but eventually struggled to pay off his debts.Originally from Bihar, the 42-year-old computer science graduate wanted to become an IAS officer. He worked towards his goal and prepared for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examinations while working part-time, but his attempts went in vain.He then tried to win cash prizes at the popular game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', but could not get past the qualifying stage titled 'Fastest Finger First'.

His dream of reaching the 'hot seat' remained unfulfilled.Losing the chance, Kesari started a tours and travel business with his wife. He took out loans to purchase 4-5 vehicles, which were then registered on ride-hailing platforms like Ola and Uber.