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"I am very happy to have won this huge amount but it was never my aim or dream when I participated in KBC," Raina, who is also the first contestant from Jammu and Kashmir, to get to the hot seat on the game show, told PTI.
He seemed very confident from the very beginning when he aced the Fastest Finger First round in just 5.6 seconds.
"Since the inception of KBC in 2000, I have been trying to come on the show. But it is all in destiny, I happened to come here this season and won Rs one crore. Through all these years, I kept myself updated with everything happening in India and around the world. I truly believe knowledge can help you reach the top," he said.
The 48-year-old, who works as an assistant with the Indian Railways, is an ardent fan of Big B.
"I am very big fan of Amitji, when he is happy I am smiling, when he is sad, I cry. He is a legend. My only intention was to meet Amitji and I felt that was possible only through KBC," he said.
"When I met him I found him very humble. He is very loving and affectionate. I will never ever forget the moment when I met him, shook hands with him and hugged him after I won," he added.
Raina lives in Jammu with his parents, wife and a10-year-old son, who accompanied him to the sets of KBC.
On the state of affairs in Kashmir, he said, "In 1988, everything began going downhill. Everything was burnt down by militants and nothing was left."
"During militancy, my house in Kashmir Valley was destroyed. We were forced to leave the place. Since then I have been living in Jammu. With Rs one crore, I would like to build a house there and also I want to help under-privileged people in the area who are not receiving any help from any one. I would do help in whatever little way I can," he said.
What a glorious moment for Kashmiris in general and Kashmiri Community in particular. Manoj has made kashmiris proud by occupying hot seat and being face to face with Megha Star Amitabh Bachan and winning Rs.One Crore in KBC. In my opinion the J&K Government too should reward him suitably for his talent. This will encourage others from the State to take initiatives for participation in such fields.
