Popular reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 recently made headlines after a young contestant’s behaviour on the show drew in sharp reaction on social media. 10-year-old Ishit Bhatt’s curt tone and constant interruption while host Amitabh Bachchan was speaking to him went viral on social media, with many calling out his behaviour and even blaming his parents for bad upbringing. A week after the episode went viral, the young boy issued a heartfelt apology.&nbsp;&nbsp;A video shared by an Instagram account named @ishit_bhatt_official features the KBC contestant apologising. The slip shows Ishit requesting a photo with Big B, who obliged. The video was accompanied with a note of regret for his conduct.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ishit stated that his intention was not to be rude and that his attitude came out wrongly as he was nervous.&nbsp;“Hello everyone, I want to sincerely apologise for my behaviour on Kaun Banega Crorepati. I know many people felt hurt or disappointed by the way I spoke, and I truly regret it. At that moment, I got nervous, and my attitude came out completely wrong. It wasn’t my intention to be rude — I respect Amitabh Bachchan, sir, and the entire KBC team deeply,” he wrote.&nbsp;Ishit also added that the experience gave him an important lesson in humility and made him self aware. "I've learnt a big lesson about how words and actions reflect who we are, especially on such a big platform. I promise to be more humble, respectful, and thoughtful in the future." In closing, he thanked those who supported him despite the criticism, signing off the message as “The KBC Boy.”<h2>What was the controversy?</h2>Ishit appeared as a contestant on one of the episodes of KBC17. While on the hot seat, he appeared confident and occasionally impatient, asking Bachchan, the host, not to waste time explaining the rules on the show. He also interrupted the host multiple times while Big B was reading out the questions.&nbsp;&nbsp;While some found the 10-year-old boy’s attitude amusing, others felt he was disrespectful towards the 83-year-old superstar. Many also blamed his parents, seated in the audience, for bad parenting.&nbsp;<h2>Social media reacts to Ishit’s apology</h2>The apology video drew in flood of comments online. Many on social media appreciated the boy’s timely realisation and maturity to apologise in public; others mocked his earlier behaviour.&nbsp;One user wrote, "He is a kid, he made a mistake, realised it and apologised. Please don’t become the reason for someone’s childhood trauma." Another commented, "Apni galti swikarna bhi bahut bada kaam hai. (It is a big thing to accept one’s own fault) Very good."&nbsp;When the video went viral, several celebrities also urged users not to be harsh on the kid and to treat the case with empathy. Singer Chinmayi Sripaada, model Rajiv Adatia, and cricketer Varun Chakravarthy spoke in defence of the child, asking viewers not to use harsh words on him as he was a child still learning from his experience.&nbsp;

Ten-year-old Ishit Bhatt drew sharp criticism after he appeared on an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 a week back. The young contestant appeared overconfident and even interrupted the host, Big B, multiple times during their interaction. 

Popular reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 recently made headlines after a young contestant’s behaviour on the show drew in sharp reaction on social media. 10-year-old Ishit Bhatt’s curt tone and constant interruption while host Amitabh Bachchan was speaking to him went viral on social media, with many calling out his behaviour and even blaming his parents for bad upbringing. A week after the episode went viral, the young boy issued a heartfelt apology. A video shared by an Instagram account named @ishit_bhatt_official features the KBC contestant apologising. The slip shows Ishit requesting a photo with Big B, who obliged. The video was accompanied with a note of regret for his conduct. Ishit stated that his intention was not to be rude and that his attitude came out wrongly as he was nervous. “Hello everyone, I want to sincerely apologise for my behaviour on Kaun Banega Crorepati. I know many people felt hurt or disappointed by the way I spoke, and I truly regret it. At that moment, I got nervous, and my attitude came out completely wrong. It wasn’t my intention to be rude — I respect Amitabh Bachchan, sir, and the entire KBC team deeply,” he wrote. Ishit also added that the experience gave him an important lesson in humility and made him self aware. "I've learnt a big lesson about how words and actions reflect who we are, especially on such a big platform. I promise to be more humble, respectful, and thoughtful in the future." In closing, he thanked those who supported him despite the criticism, signing off the message as “The KBC Boy.” What was the controversy? Ishit appeared as a contestant on one of the episodes of KBC17. While on the hot seat, he appeared confident and occasionally impatient, asking Bachchan, the host, not to waste time explaining the rules on the show. He also interrupted the host multiple times while Big B was reading out the questions. While some found the 10-year-old boy’s attitude amusing, others felt he was disrespectful towards the 83-year-old superstar. Many also blamed his parents, seated in the audience, for bad parenting. Social media reacts to Ishit’s apology The apology video drew in flood of comments online. Many on social media appreciated the boy’s timely realisation and maturity to apologise in public; others mocked his earlier behaviour. One user wrote, "He is a kid, he made a mistake, realised it and apologised. Please don’t become the reason for someone’s childhood trauma." Another commented, "Apni galti swikarna bhi bahut bada kaam hai. (It is a big thing to accept one’s own fault) Very good." When the video went viral, several celebrities also urged users not to be harsh on the kid and to treat the case with empathy. Singer Chinmayi Sripaada, model Rajiv Adatia, and cricketer Varun Chakravarthy spoke in defence of the child, asking viewers not to use harsh words on him as he was a child still learning from his experience.

Ten-year-old Ishit Bhatt drew sharp criticism after he appeared on an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 a week back. The young contestant appeared overconfident and even interrupted the host, Big B, multiple times during their interaction.&nbsp;

Young contestant of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 apologises days after facing backlash for his behaviour towards Amitabh Bachchan

On the Independence Day special of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi gave a first-hand account of the unheard Operation Sindoor. She appeared alongside two other officers, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Lieutenant Commander &nbsp;Prerna Deosthalee left the nation in awe while sharing never-before-heard details about the top secret military offensive.&nbsp;Colonel Qureshi recalled the intensity of the attack and explained the choice of targets. “Bahawalpur was the headquarters of the Jaish-e-Mohammed, from where terrorists who attacked Pathankot and Pahalgam were trained. Muridke had the headquarters of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, where Ajmal Kasab and David Headley were trained. Therefore, we had to destroy these places." She said that Pakistan had sent 300-400 drones, which were taken down.Throughout the show, a track was humming in the background, leading people to a targeted feeling. Phrases like 'terrorist', 'new India', and 'new normal' were amply used. The show was flooded with a juxtaposition of ANI visuals of missile strikes and deliberate use of close-ups, &nbsp;cut together to create a film-like emotion. The episode was described as a “meticulously choreographed ode to Operation Sindoor”.&nbsp;"You have to trust the Indian armed forces; whenever there is any attack on the country, we have given a stern message to Pakistan, and we will keep on doing it in the future. We are a peace-loving nation and want to live in synergy with our neighbours. Our next-gen tech weapons are so advanced now that we made the operation possible without any civilian fatalities," said Colonel Qureshi.There was a video of a citizen hailing the army's shelling in Poonch, “We are so proud of our Army.” Amid the carefully staged episode, there was a phase when the first lady naval commander started Prerna Deosthalee, compared themselves to “Trishul”.&nbsp;“The navy was battle-ready. We managed the trade routes to stabilise the economy and also ensured deterrence, as a dual job. We also protected the maritime borders, as there were anti-national elements that entered in the past. Being part of this mission is a matter of pride and honour. 360 degrees of uncertainty with no room for error in the middle of the endless sea without borders. When we strike, we strike in a manner that the enemy would remember forever.”To show the raw authenticity, the reality show featured the daughter of Vyomika Singh, "I came home from school, and while I was surprised to see my mother on TV, I trusted her.” &nbsp;A tiny emotional moment in a dramatic setting.&nbsp;

KBC's Independence Day special with  Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, and Lieutenant Commander Prerna Deosthalee shared unheard details of Operation Sindoor,blending first-hand accounts, patriotic emotion and cinematic storytelling.

On the Independence Day special of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi gave a first-hand account of the unheard Operation Sindoor. She appeared alongside two other officers, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Lieutenant Commander Prerna Deosthalee left the nation in awe while sharing never-before-heard details about the top secret military offensive. Colonel Qureshi recalled the intensity of the attack and explained the choice of targets. “Bahawalpur was the headquarters of the Jaish-e-Mohammed, from where terrorists who attacked Pathankot and Pahalgam were trained. Muridke had the headquarters of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, where Ajmal Kasab and David Headley were trained. Therefore, we had to destroy these places." She said that Pakistan had sent 300-400 drones, which were taken down. Throughout the show, a track was humming in the background, leading people to a targeted feeling. Phrases like 'terrorist', 'new India', and 'new normal' were amply used. The show was flooded with a juxtaposition of ANI visuals of missile strikes and deliberate use of close-ups, cut together to create a film-like emotion. The episode was described as a “meticulously choreographed ode to Operation Sindoor”. "You have to trust the Indian armed forces; whenever there is any attack on the country, we have given a stern message to Pakistan, and we will keep on doing it in the future. We are a peace-loving nation and want to live in synergy with our neighbours. Our next-gen tech weapons are so advanced now that we made the operation possible without any civilian fatalities," said Colonel Qureshi. There was a video of a citizen hailing the army's shelling in Poonch, “We are so proud of our Army.” Amid the carefully staged episode, there was a phase when the first lady naval commander started Prerna Deosthalee, compared themselves to “Trishul”. “The navy was battle-ready. We managed the trade routes to stabilise the economy and also ensured deterrence, as a dual job. We also protected the maritime borders, as there were anti-national elements that entered in the past. Being part of this mission is a matter of pride and honour. 360 degrees of uncertainty with no room for error in the middle of the endless sea without borders. When we strike, we strike in a manner that the enemy would remember forever.” To show the raw authenticity, the reality show featured the daughter of Vyomika Singh, "I came home from school, and while I was surprised to see my mother on TV, I trusted her.” A tiny emotional moment in a dramatic setting.

KBC's Independence Day special with &nbsp;Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, and Lieutenant Commander Prerna Deosthalee shared unheard details of Operation Sindoor, blending first-hand accounts, patriotic emotion and cinematic storytelling.

National TV spotlight: KBC brings forward emotional account of Operation Sindoor

The upcoming Independence Day Special of Kaun Banega Corerpati airing on August 15 at 9:00 PM on Sony LIV is set to feature three uniformed officers, namely Colonel Sofiya Qureshi of the Indian Army, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh of the Indian Air Force, and Lieutenant Commander Prerna Deosthalee of the Indian Navy. This is a remarkable occurrence because, for the first time in the history of both the Indian Armed Forces and 43 years of Indian Television entertainment, serving uniformed officers will be present in a game show. Serving officers have previously appeared rarely in news interviews and documentaries, but never in commercial entertainment.Sony Entertainment released a promo of the episode with the three officers engaging in chats with the iconic Amitabh Bachchan. He was visibly engulfed by patriotic sentiment in the presence of uniformed officers.&nbsp;Commander Vyomika can be heard saying, “From late night 1:05 am to 1:30 am, we ended the whole operation within 25 minutes”. "Targets were destroyed and no harm was caused to any civilian,” added Commander Prerna.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">This 15th August, KBC Hosts Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh &amp; Commander Prerna Deosthalee in its Independence Day Maha Utsav Special Episode Dekhiye Kaun Banega Crorepati ka Independence Day Maha Utsav special episode 15th August raat 9 baje <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SonyLIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SonyLIV</a> par. <a href="https://t.co/2wo2113BuZ">pic.twitter.com/2wo2113BuZ</a>&mdash; Sony LIV (@SonyLIV) <a href="https://twitter.com/SonyLIV/status/1955169626989662385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Public Reactions</h2>The announcement of the KBC Independence Day Special has created a sharp divide in public opinion. There had been a series of comments from the usual 'inspiring', 'proud' moment to critical comments of 'political theatrics' to casual misogynistic 'man fighting a battle and woman doing PR'.Supporters hailed the move as a powerful tribute to the Indian military. Hailing the platform for showing women in services and inspiring young Indians, thus strengthening the bond between the armed forces and the common public.“Seeing women officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force on a platform like KBC is inspiring for the whole nation. It shows our armed forces are not just protectors at the border, but role models for every young Indian.” — Ritika Sharma, Mumbai-based teacher.While contrasting reactions were seen from other groups, even from retired veterans."A Turkish proverb states, 'When a clown moves into a palace, he doesn't become a king; the palace turns into a circus.' Therefore, the upcoming event is the big boss show," said Lt. Col. Sushil Singh Sheoran in a post on social media platform X."It seems this is the flavour of the season. I didn't know this army for sure."“Parading serving officers on a commercial quiz show is against military ethos. Our armed forces are not props for entertainment or political mileage,” said Praveen Dawar, retired Army officer, as quoted by The Telegraph India. Some called it "political theatrics", questioning the appropriateness of deploying active duty personnel on a commercial television show to discuss sensitive information on a recent military operation that can have diplomatic and national security repercussions. This risks politicising the army by blending it with prime-time spectacle. Thus, it sets a precedent of using serving officers as PR tools. While there is another segment that engages in casual sexism, claims that men sacrifice their lives on the frontline, while women engage in press briefings and PR.“Our heroic women in Uniform who went on to become the face of Operation Sindoor have been invited by a private entertainment channel...which also holds Asia Cup broadcasting rights. Now join the dots,” said Priyanka Chaturvedi of Shiv Sena UBTSuch a highly visible and engaging unprecedented KBC appearance is not feasible without a high-level clearance from the Ministry of Defence. Discussing Operation Sindoor in a public entertainment format can be construed as a violation of the Official Secrets Act 1923 if any classified information is disclosed. Moreover Army Act 1950, the Air Force Act 1950, Navy Act 1957 strictly prohibit the misuse of uniform as well as commercial or political association. This kind of special is driven by commercials, engaging active duty officials in revenue boosting for a private broadcaster, blurring several ethical boundaries. Sony wants to parade around with the halo of nationalism and boost TRP, and the Union Government can milk 'Operation Sindoor' with every opportunity for political mileage, so be it at the cost of military ethos.This crossover will remain a bold step in public engagement or as a cautionary tale about blurring boundaries between India’s armed forces and entertainment television. However, public backlash shows that bringing patriotism to the living room is a sensitive affair, where the line between spectacle and honour is thin.

The Independence Day special of Kaun Banega Crorepati featuring three serving women officers from India’s armed forces sparks national debate. Is it a proud step in public engagement or a worrying blur between military honour and entertainment television?

The upcoming Independence Day Special of Kaun Banega Corerpati airing on August 15 at 9:00 PM on Sony LIV is set to feature three uniformed officers, namely Colonel Sofiya Qureshi of the Indian Army, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh of the Indian Air Force, and Lieutenant Commander Prerna Deosthalee of the Indian Navy. This is a remarkable occurrence because, for the first time in the history of both the Indian Armed Forces and 43 years of Indian Television entertainment, serving uniformed officers will be present in a game show. Serving officers have previously appeared rarely in news interviews and documentaries, but never in commercial entertainment. Sony Entertainment released a promo of the episode with the three officers engaging in chats with the iconic Amitabh Bachchan. He was visibly engulfed by patriotic sentiment in the presence of uniformed officers. Commander Vyomika can be heard saying, “From late night 1:05 am to 1:30 am, we ended the whole operation within 25 minutes”. "Targets were destroyed and no harm was caused to any civilian,” added Commander Prerna.

The Independence Day special of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' featuring three serving women officers from India’s armed forces sparks national debate. Is it a proud step in public engagement or a worrying blur between military honour and entertainment television?

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Young contestant of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 apologises days after facing backlash for his behaviour towards Amitabh Bachchan

National TV spotlight: KBC brings forward emotional account of Operation Sindoor

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