The bright lights of Kaun Banega Crorepati often promise big dreams, but sometimes, they just highlight a valuable lesson. In a recent episode of Amitabh Bachchan’s KBC-17, a contestant named Ishit Bhatt took the hot seat. He quickly became a topic of discussion. Viewers noted his rather rude demeanor. Plus, his overconfidence led him to pick the wrong answer, losing a significant amount of money.
This isn’t the first time such a scene has played out on the popular quiz show. About two years ago, in KBC-15, an eight-year-old boy named Virat Iyer faced a similar fate. He also let overconfidence get the best of him. Now, that older video has started circulating again, reminding everyone how tricky the game can be.
Ishit Bhatt, a fifth-grader, showed a rough attitude during his KBC-17 appearance. His odd way of answering questions drew criticism on social media. In the end, his cockiness cost him dearly. Ishit walked away from the show empty-handed. He failed to correctly answer a question related to the Hindu epic, Ramayana, purely due to his excessive self-belief. It truly was a moment of déjà vu for fans who remembered Virat’s journey.
Two years ago, eight-year-old Virat Iyer charmed everyone during KBC-15. He sat on the hot seat, dazzling the audience with his quick wit. He answered questions one after another, seeming unstoppable. Then came the big moment: the question for one crore rupees. But just at this exciting point, his overconfidence caused a major setback.
Virat chose the wrong answer for the one crore question. This mistake cost him 47 lakh rupees. He ended up leaving the show with only 3 lakh 20 thousand rupees. Had he decided to quit the game at that stage, he would have taken home a cool 50 lakh rupees. His parents watched, stunned, as he made the error. The question asked was, “What is special about the names of two elements with atomic numbers 96 and 109 in the Periodic Table?” He picked the incorrect choice.