‘Hands, legs were shaking’: Rs 78,00,00,000 lottery win for Nepali Security Guard in UAE, he plans to build a house and own Mahindra Thar
From security guard to crorepati overnight
Tayab Khan, originally from Nepal, had been working in the UAE for around four years as a security guard. Khan and his friends decided to try their luck together — pooling money and buying UAE Lottery tickets as a group. That decision ended up changing everything.
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When the winning numbers matched, Khan wasn’t even watching the draw. He found out later through an email notification. At first, he thought it was just another small update, until reality sank in.
As he described his reaction, he said: “My hands and legs were shaking. It felt like a dream.”
The first big goal: A house and a Mahindra Thar
Despite the sudden wealth, Khan’s first priority remains simple: building a proper home for his family in Nepal. For him, the win is less about luxury and more about stability — a chance to finally give his parents and loved ones a secure life after years of hard work abroad.
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Like many young Indian subcontinent car enthusiasts, Khan also has a few personal dreams on his wishlist.Among them is the popular SUV Mahindra Thar, which he reportedly wants to buy as a personal reward for years of struggle and discipline. Alongside it, he has also mentioned interest in luxury items like a watch and possibly upgrading his lifestyle after years of modest living.
But he has also hinted that big decisions — like leaving his security job — are likely, as he now considers entrepreneurship and investment opportunities.
What he plans next
With financial pressure gone, Khan is now looking beyond employment. Reports suggest he may explore:
Real estate investment
Business opportunities in the UAE
A long-term move into entrepreneurship
Still, he hasn’t rushed into decisions, preferring to first settle family responsibilities.
A win shared with friends, not just fortune
One of the most emotional parts of the story is how the winnings are not going to a single person. Khan and four friends had been pooling money regularly, treating the lottery as a shared hope rather than a gamble.
Their persistence and determination finally paid off when their ticket hit the Dh30 million jackpot. The prize is split equally, giving each friend around Dh6 million (about ₹13 crore).
Each friend in the group had their own struggles, one away from family for years, another newly married, and one recently a father. The win, for them, is collective relief. The group’s bond, jokingly calling themselves the “Future Millionaires” — has now turned into reality.
Why this story is going viral
Stories like this resonate because they blend struggle, friendship, and sudden fortune. A security guard’s routine life turning into crores overnight feels almost cinematic — especially when grounded in real-world details like family responsibilities and humble dreams.
From night shifts to a Mahindra Thar dream and a new house back home, Khan’s journey is now being seen as a classic modern “rags to riches” moment — shared, not solo.
This content is sourced from m.economictimes.com and is shared for informational purposes only.
