India, Jan. 4 -- After spending more than two decades behind the wheel in Dubai, a long-time Indian expat driver's patience and perseverance have finally paid off. Basheer Kaipurath, a 57-year-old Keralite who has lived in Dubai for the past 25 years, has won Dh100,000 (around Rs.24 lakh) in the Big Ticket e-draw.

According to a report by Gulf News, Basheer struck gold with ticket number 276640. For the past 2 years, he has been consistently purchasing Big Ticket entries every month, hoping that one day his turn would come. That moment finally arrived last month.

When the show host Richard called to inform him of the win, Basheer sounded stunned and unsure. "Dh100,000? I have won?" he asked in disbelief. Even after confirmation, he repe...