When fifth-grader Ishit Bhatt, a contestant from Gandhinagar, Gujarat, engaged with Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan in a manner that some viewers deemed “rude” or “disrespectful,” a recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) caused a social media uproar. But were we misjudging a child’s confidence, or was it really just a matter of poor manners?
📺 KBC: What Happened?
Ishit Bhatt made an appearance in KBC Season 17’s children’s special. Ishit’s daring and funny comments during his spirited exchange with Amitabh Bachchan became viral very soon. On social media, some referred to him as “arrogant” and even the “most hated kid,” while others lauded his charm and brilliance.
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Chinmayi Sripada’s Influential Reaction
Chinmayi Sripada, a singer and activist, defended Isht by pointing out the hypocrisy of adults who encourage confidence but discipline kids for exhibiting it. She posted on Twitter:
“Trolling a child in this way is dishonorable. One is being called conceited for being assertive and eloquent by the same folks who encourage children to be self-assured.
Many internet users reexamined their positions and denounced online abuse as a result of her response, which generated a surge of support for Ishit Bhatt.
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Where Do You Draw the Line Between Confidence and Disrespect?
An important point is brought up by this incident: Are we hasty to condemn self-assured kids as disrespectful? Isht’s behavior might be viewed as invigorating rather than disrespectful on a show like KBC, where wit and spontaneity are valued. Different children have different ways of expressing themselves; some are shy, some are playful, and some, like Isht, are unabashedly brave.
🌐 Social Media’s Function
The propensity of social media to magnify outrage has once again drawn criticism. A toddler was the target of a flurry of hate speech after a few clips were removed from their context. We were reminded by Chinmayi’s intervention that perspective and empathy are essential, particularly when working with young brains.
Conclusion
The Isht Bhatt episode is a reflection of what society expects of kids, not just a moment on TV. Chinmayi Sripada’s comment, which urged us to celebrate confidence rather than penalize it, added much-needed sensitivity to the discussion.
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