Blurring the lines between reel and real, Sushil Kumar lived a billion dreams when he went from being a computer operator earning Rs.6,000 a month to a millionaire many times over by winning Rs.5 crore on "Kaun Banega Crorepati". The fairytale 'slumdog millionaire' come to life on that new harbinger of changeu00a0-- reality television.

In this file photo, singer Sunidhi Chauhan, whou00a0owesu00a0her
success to reality shows,u00a0receives a bouquet from actor
Amitabh Bachchan,u00a0who hosts Kaun Banega Crorepati
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The 27-year-old from Motihari in Bihar, who went from oblivion to fame and wealth in a matter of 13 questions on the fifth season of the quiz show, is the latest in the many talents from far flung corners of the country who have come to the national centrestage thanks to reality shows.