A recent show of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 (KBC 17) has generated a national debate following a young participant’s comments to host Amitabh Bachchan going viral. The 10-year-old contestant, Ishit Bhatt from Gujarat, featured in the show’s children’s special episode and soon gained attention on the show—not for his quiz game, but for his unusually assertive and, some would argue, “rude” attitude.
Throughout the program, Ishit cut in on Bachchan a number of times, allegedly saying, “Don’t tell me the rules; I know them already,” and demanding, “Sir, just ask the next question.” His attitude and exasperation created mixed opinions on social media. The contestant was subsequently removed after incorrectly answering a question, and people were left with mixed emotions regarding the short but dramatic appearance.
Social media went wild after the segment. Ishit’s attitude was much criticized by many users, describing it as “arrogant” and “disrespectful” to the acting legend. Some went to the extent of blaming his parents for bad upbringing, stating that kids should be shown the way of being respectful in public spaces. Others defended the person, with some celebrities and netizens rallying behind him or her, with singer Chinmayi Sripaada leading the charge and denouncing trolling. She noted that adults tormenting a 10-year-old on the internet was much more inappropriate than any child’s fleeting bad manners on TV.
This viral KBC Kid Ishit Bhatt moment has also generated a broader conversation about child conduct, parenting, and social media morals. Experts and teachers suggest that kids, particularly ones who are under public observation, do not always realize the gravity of their actions. Additionally, reality television shows and video editing techniques can exaggerate particular behaviors, making them seem meaner than they actually were.
As the controversy rages on, the “KBC kid” row demonstrates how one TV moment can set national conversations alight regarding respect, parenting, and internet behavior. What started as a lighthearted appearance on a program has become a mirror to evolving Indian thought on self-confidence, discipline, and what is acceptable in online criticism.
