Veteran actor and Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) host Amitabh Bachchan has once again shown his trademark composure and grace on national television — this time in the face of unexpected behaviour from a young contestant. The incident, which occurred during a recent episode of KBC 17, has stirred debate among viewers after the child contestant, Ishit Bhatt, appeared impatient and disrespectful towards the megastar.
Incident on the KBC Set
As part of the show’s format, Bachchan begins each round by explaining the rules to the contestant sitting on the hot seat. However, during this particular episode, young Ishit interrupted the 83-year-old host, saying,
“Mereko rules pata hai, isliye aap abhi mereko rules samjhaane mat baithna.”
(“I know the rules, so don’t waste time explaining them to me.”)
The interruptions didn’t stop there — the child repeatedly cut in while Bachchan was reading out the answer options, responding hastily without waiting for the full question. Ironically, when he was unsure of an answer later, he had to request the actor to repeat the options.
Despite the contestant’s impoliteness, Bachchan remained calm and professional, maintaining the decorum of the show — a quality that fans have long admired about him.
Midnight Tweet Raises Eyebrows
Hours after the episode aired, the Sholay star posted a cryptic message on X (formerly Twitter) around 12:14 AM on October 13, which read:
“T 5530 – Kuch kehne ko hai nahi, bas stabdh !!!”
(“Nothing to say… just stunned!”)
The post immediately sparked speculation that the message was a subtle reaction to the incident with the child contestant.
Viewers React Strongly Online
Clips from the episode quickly circulated on social media. Influencer The Skin Doctor shared the video on X, writing,
“Very satisfying ending! Not saying this about the kid, but the parents. If you can’t teach your kids humility, patience, and manners, they turn out to be rude and overconfident. Not winning a single rupee will surely pinch them for a long time.”
Other users expressed similar sentiments, criticizing the contestant’s tone. One wrote, “Karma knows its address,” while another commented, “Amitabh sir stabdh reh gaye bacche ko dekhkar.” Some even joked, “Kids today need a ‘Mannersline’, not a Lifeline!”
Fans Stand by the Megastar
Many fans lauded Bachchan’s restraint and professionalism, calling him an example of dignity and patience. Some, however, were more critical of modern parenting, suggesting that overconfidence and lack of respect stem from poor upbringing.
While the actor has not directly addressed the issue, his brief yet powerful tweet has left the internet buzzing with interpretations — a testament to the deep respect and affection audiences hold for Amitabh Bachchan, the ever-graceful face of Kaun Banega Crorepati.