KBC : Gujarati Contestant’s Behaviour Sparks Heated Debate On Social Media, Watch Video
Mumbai : Ishit Bhatt, a fifth standard student from Gandhinagar, Gujarat, has become a central point of social media discussion following his appearance on Season 17 of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC). During the show, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, Bhatt’s confidence quickly turned controversial as viewers scrutinised his tone and approach.
Bhatt attracted attention at the start of his segment when he told Amitabh Bachchan, “Mere ko rules pata hai isliye aap mereko abhi rules samjhane mat baithna (I know the rules, so don’t start explaining the rules to me right now.).” When it came time to lock in his answer, he exclaimed, “Sir ek kya uss mein chaar lock lagado, lekin lock karo (Sir, not just one, put four locks on it, but do lock it).” When Amitabh Bachchan asked a question about Ramayana, he voluntarily asked for options. Ultimately, he answered incorrectly and left the show without any winnings.
Amitabh Bachchan addressed the situation, stating, “Kabhi kabhi bachhe over confidence mein galti kar dete hai (Sometimes children make mistakes due to overconfidence). The episode soon went viral, becoming a souce material for reactions across social media platforms. The incident also reignited questions about the balance between knowledge and manners, with some defending Bhatt and others calling for greater accountability from parents and show producers.
what a satisfying end
And no, not blaming the kid—blame the parents. Raise a child without humility, patience, or manners, and you get a tiny dictator in the making. Losing even a single rupee? Bet it stings more than a reality check ever could. 😏#KBC pic.twitter.com/Uf8XitnJri— Ａｄｉｔｉ🏵️🌼 (@GlamAditi_X) October 12, 2025
The backlash from netizens was swift. One user posted, It’s okay if your child has knowledge, but if he doesn’t have manners or if he doesn’t know how to talk in front of elders he can never be successful. If I was in Amitabh Bachchan’s place, I would slap him twice and then ask questions (sic). While criticism was prevalent, some voices urged restraint. Certain users suggested the episode may have been scripted or that the backlash was disproportionately harsh for a child participant, highlighting a divide in public opinion regarding accountability and empathy for children on reality television.
Questions around parenting were also raised. The idea that knowledge is insufficient without proper manners became a central theme in the online discourse. Playback singer Chinmayi Sripaada highlighted the attitude of an adult, calling Bhatt the ‘most hated kid‘. She called out people for picking on a kid and highlighted the faulty ecosystem.
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