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Whopping ₹240 cr jackpot! Who is Anilkumar Bolla? Meet UAE lottery winner Indian techie - what he plans to do with prize

Anilkumar Bolla, an Indian expatriate based in Abu Dhabi, won 100 million dirham in The UAE Lottery in October 2025. A year later, the 29-year-old says his priorities include spending time with family, investing in property and exploring business opportunities.

Whopping ₹240 cr jackpot! Who is Anilkumar Bolla? Meet UAE lottery winner Indian techie - what he plans to do with prize

An Indian technology professional, Anilkumar Bolla, who won a staggering 100 million dirham (approximately ₹240 crore) in the UAE Lottery, has shared his experiences and plans with the prize money a year after his win. The jackpot, dubbed the largest ever awarded in the UAE, transformed his life, prompting him to prioritize spending quality time with his family.

Bolla, from Telangana, has primarily used the winnings to purchase properties in India and the UAE, cars, and gold jewellery for his mother. He gifted his mother a set of gold ornaments she had long desired, an act that brought her to tears. Moreover, he has gifted his father farmland to pursue his organic farming interests.

Reflecting on his experiences, Bolla expressed that while the initial excitement of travelling to destinations like Bali, Thailand, and Amsterdam has diminished, he remains grateful for the opportunities and experiences. With most of his wishes fulfilled, he is now focusing on long-term financial planning and exploring new business ideas. Bolla offered advice to other lottery winners, urging them to stay humble, manage their wealth wisely, and spend with discipline.

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