"Everyone was surprised when I won KBC and then got this ('Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa') reality show. People have started respecting me and taking me more seriously now. Success will not go to my head," Sushil told PTI.
A 29-year-old computer operator with a salary of Rs 6,000 a month, Sushil created history by winning a jackpot of Rs five crore in the fifth season of KBC.
"Ever since I got the money, my first priority was to have my own house. We are getting a three-storeyed house constructed and it should be ready in a few months. Apart from this, we have saved some money in fixed deposit schemes and made other investments," he said.
"I never yearned for money. I never thought of buying a car and having a luxurious life. I have not bought anything for myself. We have bought only things which are necessary," he added.
After his KBC win, Sushil took up the the dance reality show and despite being a non-dancer, managed to win the hearts of judges Madhuri Dixit, Karan Johar and Remo D'Souza.
"I am happy that I got to participate in this show. It was a memorable and different experience. I met several celebrities and I had a great time with them," he said.
"I never expected a show like this would come my way. I took it as a challenge. I had never danced, when I came here I got to learn various dance forms. It was a lifetime experience. I realised that dancing is a good exercise. I became more fit and healthy," Sushil said.