[2] The story has been adapted into play format, with theatrical performances presented by Lalit Parimoo's Natsamaj Theatre Group, as well as Mujeeb Khan's Ideal Drama and Entertainment Academy.

The teacher and Vikram discuss the lottery and speculate over their actions if either were to win a prize worth ten lakhs of Indian rupees.

Prakash shares with his family that before Jhakkar Baba grants wishes, he tests them by throwing rocks at them.

However, much to everyone's despair, when the winner of the lottery is announced, it is a man from America who is found to have bought the winning ticket.

The story has also been adapted into several plays, and was performed by Lalit Parimoo's Natsamaj Theatre Group[4] and Mujeeb Khan's Ideal Drama and Entertainment Academy.