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KBC's First Winner: Where Is Harshvardhan Nawathe Now?
17 Aug
Summary
- Harshvardhan Nawathe was the first winner of Rs 1 crore on KBC.
- He is happily married and lives a normal life in Mumbai.
- Amitabh Bachchan made a special gesture for Nawathe.

More than two decades after becoming Kaun Banega Crorepati's first crorepati, Harshvardhan Nawathe is living a contented life. The Mumbai resident, who achieved fame as the show's initial poster boy for winning Rs 1 crore, is now happily married and leading a normal existence.
In a 2020 throwback interview, Nawathe revisited his memorable winning moment. He discussed how the show transformed his life and revealed a special gesture extended to him by host Amitabh Bachchan. The interview also touched upon Nawathe's encounter with the late Shri Bal Thackeray, adding another dimension to his post-winning journey.