'KBC 12': Season's first crorepati Nazia Nasim reveals what more she earned than money

It was a joyous moment on Kaun Banega Crorepati 12 when contestant Nazia Nasim became the first contestant of the season to win Rs 1 crore prize money. Throughout her stint on the show, the contestant hailing from Delhi played the game calmly and in a level-headed manner. She had one lifeline left during the Rs 1 crore question and she used it to reach the winning moment.

In a statement, Nazia shared her happiness by saying, "My experience with KBC has been absolutely wonderful. Coming to KBC is a dream come to for a lot of people and me, it has been a dream that I cherished since I was a young girl, wanting to participate in KBC. I have been trying all these years but this season, as a mother of a ten-year-old, experience of participating was surreal. Meeting Mr Bachchan in person seems larger than life as he is very humble and grounded. Being the first crorepati of this season, the feeling has not sunk in too much."

She further shared, "More than money what I have earned through KBC are pride, honour and respect. KBC is an aspiration which every commoner like me nurtures and when that turns into reality, it is unmatchable. With the winning amount, I would invest some money for the medical needs of my parents and in-laws. Would also focus on my son’s future and getting him an international level of soccer coaching. Some amount would also go towards charity."

Calling herself a feminist, Nazia said, "I believe the power of opinion or power of choice jitni ladkon ko milti hai, utni hi ladkiyon ko milni chahiye. Aur is value system ki shuruwat humare gharon se hi honi chahiye. Duniya badalna sirf auraton ki zimmedaari nahi hai. Agar mard saath nahi aayenge to duniya nahi badlegi. Main apne aap ko feminist kehti hun. Jyadatar logon ki understanding ye hai ki feminist jo hoti hai, wo mard-virodhi hoti hai. Lekin aisa bilkul bhi nahi hai. Feminist ek mard bhi ho sakta hai. You know, we have always believed to raise our daughters like our sons. But now it is time to raise our sons like our daughters!"