Maharashtra farmer
Maharashtra Farmer Sells Kidney After Rs 1 Lakh Loan Escalates to Rs 74 Lakh Due to Predatory Lending
Dec 16, 2025 06:31 pm CST
A desperate Maharashtra farmer was forced to sell his kidney in Cambodia after his initial Rs 1 lakh loan ballooned to Rs 74 lakh due to predatory interest rates. Despite selling his land and possessions, Roshan Sadashiv Kude could not escape the debt trap set by six identified moneylenders, leading him to threaten self-immolation if authorities fail to intervene.
Maharashtra Farmer Wins Rs 50 Lakh on KBC After 7 Years of Dedicated Preparation Despite Hardships
Oct 05, 2025 12:04 pm CST
Kailash Kuntewar, a small-scale farmer from Maharashtra who lost crops to floods, won Rs 50 lakh on Kaun Banega Crorepati after seven years of dedicated preparation. Despite earning only Rs 3,000 monthly and facing numerous agricultural setbacks, his commitment to learning and knowledge helped him achieve success on the popular quiz show hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.