Winning a staggering Rs 45 crore lottery marked a life-changing moment for Sreeju, a control room operator in the UAE. Emerging from a lower-middle-class background in Kerala, the lottery brought about a profound transformation in his life.
Originally from Kerala, the 39-year-old Sreeju has been employed in Fujairah, UAE, for the past 11 years. The life-altering news of winning Dh 20,000,000 reached Sreeju while he was on duty. Overwhelmed, he described feeling speechless, shocked, and pleasantly surprised by the realization of clinching the top prize.
When quizzed about his future aspirations, he expressed a desire to purchase a home in his hometown, free from any financial burdens.
Similarly, another Indian, also hailing from Kerala, secured a win of Rs 11 lakh. Sarath Sivadasan, a 36-year-old resident of Dubai, clinched the raffle prize with Emirates Draw FAST5. When reached for comment, Sarath conveyed that he was still processing the unexpected turn of events.
Originally from Kerala, the 39-year-old Sreeju has been employed in Fujairah, UAE, for the past 11 years. The life-altering news of winning Dh 20,000,000 reached Sreeju while he was on duty. Overwhelmed, he described feeling speechless, shocked, and pleasantly surprised by the realization of clinching the top prize.
When quizzed about his future aspirations, he expressed a desire to purchase a home in his hometown, free from any financial burdens.
Similarly, another Indian, also hailing from Kerala, secured a win of Rs 11 lakh. Sarath Sivadasan, a 36-year-old resident of Dubai, clinched the raffle prize with Emirates Draw FAST5. When reached for comment, Sarath conveyed that he was still processing the unexpected turn of events.