Tenaciousness pays off often, and for Bollywood producer Rajan Lall, it has paid off in the most special way. The 79‑year‑old, affectionately dubbed “Dubbing King of Bollywood” in the film world, has just won $1 million in the Dubai Duty‑Free lottery. It’s more than just luck for him, he says, but patience too: It took 25 years for him to succeed, buy some tickets, and hit the jackpot.
Rajan Lall has been in Dubai since 1971 when he was only able to settle with Dh90. He made a name for himself in the movie world for doing dubbing for years, and earned the moniker "Dubbing King of India." In addition to his film career, he acquired a habit of purchasing Dubai Duty‑Free lottery tickets. Since the year 2000, he used to buy Dh1,000 tickets on a regular basis, sometimes multiple times a month (or two times or three times per month) when he traveled. For a quarter of a century he kept trying, never gave up, never quit.
At last, his persistence paid off, when he bought a ticket at the airport while en route to Mumbai. That ticket was the lucky one he collected the $1 million prize. The win is over 9 crore Indian rupees, which represents his determination and belief in the lottery system in a way that changes his life.
Rajan Lall’s story is exceptional precisely for where he started. He left behind so much that when he entered the UAE and began working he was pretty shaky to get into the entertainment business in it. In his story we see the way that hard work and perseverance can change lives. Winning the lottery has also become another milestone in his marvelous life, an illustration that persistence might someday lead to triumph.
Mr. Lall’s answer is one of a man who is not just after money but has achieved. It reflects his patience and belief being recognized. His story has been a source of inspiration for so many in Dubai and beyond, demonstrating how sheer determination can lead to unexpected rewards. The victory also underscores the popularity of the Dubai Duty‑Free lottery, which has generated the creation of myriad millionaires over the years.
Rajan Lall’s $1 million jackpot is a tale of hope, determination and triumph. He made himself a millionaire even when he came to Dubai with Dh90. But he has now added a lottery winner to the name known as the “Dubbing King of Bollywood.” It was a reminder that sometimes patience pays off.
