Overview

• Ishit Bhatt, a Class 5 student from Gandhinagar, told the host not to explain the rules and repeatedly interrupted during his KBC 17 appearance.
• He exited without winnings after choosing the wrong answer to a ₹25,000 question on the first kanda of the Valmiki Ramayana.
• The viral clip prompted sharp criticism of the boy’s manners, with much of the ire redirected toward his parents for perceived lapses in upbringing.
• Public voices, including singer Chinmayi Sripaada, pushed back against the pile-on, urging restraint in reactions to a child on national television.
• The episode broadened discussion about how reality shows handle young contestants, with no announced action from producers and separate reports noting Season 17’s ratings struggles.