KBC 17: Ishit Bhatt Apologises After Backlash For His Behaviour Towards Amitabh Bachchan, Says ‘I Was Nervous, Not Rude’

Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 recently grabbed headlines after a 10-year-old contestant, Ishit Bhatt from Gujarat, faced heavy criticism on social media for his behaviour towards host Amitabh Bachchan. The young participant’s confident yet curt responses during the episode went viral, sparking mixed reactions from viewers. A week after the controversy, Ishit issued a heartfelt apology through a video shared on Instagram. The clip showed him politely asking Amitabh Bachchan for a photo, which the megastar graciously agreed to. 

In his caption, the fifth grader admitted he didn’t mean to sound rude and was simply nervous during the show. “Hello everyone, I want to sincerely apologise for my behaviour on Kaun Banega Crorepati,” he wrote. “I know many people felt hurt or disappointed by how I spoke, and I truly regret it. I got nervous, and my attitude came out wrong. It wasn’t my intention to be disrespectful I deeply respect Amitabh Bachchan sir and the entire KBC team.” He further shared that the experience taught him a valuable lesson about humility and self-awareness. “I’ve learned how words and actions reflect who we are, especially on such a big platform. I promise to be more humble and thoughtful in the future,” he added, signing off as “The KBC Boy.”

 

 

 

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During the episode, Ishit appeared confident and impatient at times, asking Amitabh Bachchan not to explain the rules and urging him to “lock” answers quickly. While some viewers found his confidence amusing, others felt it was disrespectful towards the veteran actor. Social media reactions to his apology were divided. Many praised his maturity in admitting his mistake, calling it a sign of growth. One user commented, “He’s a child who realised his mistake don’t turn this into trauma for him.” Another wrote, “Apni galti swikarna bhi bahut bada kaam hai. Very good.” However, some continued to mock him by repeating his viral line, “Areh sir, lock karoo naa!”

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Several celebrities, including Chinmayi Sripaada, Rajiv Adatia, and Varun Chakravarthy, came forward to defend the child, urging netizens to show kindness. They reminded people that Ishit is still learning and growing. Amitabh Bachchan and the KBC team have not commented on the incident yet.