Udupi : A social activist and construction worker Ravi Katapady from Udup participated in Kaun Banega Crorepathi programme and won Rs 12.5 lakhs cash prize.

The 35-year-old Ravi Katapady made headlines for his philanthropic activities. Since 2013, Ravi has donated over Rs 50 lakh for children battling deadly diseases. He has provided financial support to children suffering from heart problems, cancer, disorders and various skin diseases by donning unique costumes during Janmashtami in Udupi every year.

Ravi had the opportunity to be on the hot seat with host Amitabh Bachhan in the show aired on January 15, Friday night. Ravi who participated along with Amba Behan has jointly won Rs 25 lakhs. Ravi has said he would use his share of prize money worth Rs 12.5 lakhs towards social service.

Ravi has said it was a momentous occasion of his life to be on stage with Big B and Anupam Kher and also recalled how Amitabh spoke in Tulu “Udupi Bokka Kudlada Janakuleg Namaskara,” during the show.