Sushil Kumar

India's Real 'Slumdog Millionaire' is Spending His Money Wisely

November 2, 2012
Arts, Culture & Media

Last year, India had a real Slumdog Millionaire. 28-year-old Sushil Kumar won a million dollars on India's version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire". But he still lives in a small house with ten other family members and is spending his money wisely.

India's Real 'Slumdog Millionaire' is Spending His Money Wisely

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