‘Cowards’: India cricketer slams trolls for going after KBC Junior
News'Cowards': India cricketer slams trolls for going after KBC Junior kid
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‘Cowards behind screens’: Varun Chakaravarthy blasts trolls after KBC Junior kid gets trolled | Cricket News – The Times of IndiaEditionININUSEnglishEnglishहिन्दीमराठीಕನ್ನಡதமிழ்বাংলাമലയാളംతెలుగుગુજરાતીWeatherSign InTOIsportsCricketNFLNBANHLWWETennisAsia Cup 2025Live Cricket ScoreMLBEsportsInternational SportsFormula ENFL ScheduleF1Saudi FootballBadmintonHockeyWeb StoriesMMAVideosRacingAthleticsWrestlingShootingBoxingChessIPL 2025College FootballMLCToday's ePaperIPL 2025WPLCricket ScheduleLive Cricket ScoreICC RankingsNewsSports NewsCricket
News‘Cowards behind screens’: Varun Chakaravarthy blasts trolls after KBC Junior kid gets trolledTrendingRavi ShastriVarun ChakaravarthyRamiz RazaVirat KohliDinesh KarthikKane WilliamsonPAK Dressing RoomAB DE VilliersRohit SharmaAakash ChopraRavi ShastriVarun ChakaravarthyRamiz RazaVirat KohliDinesh KarthikKane WilliamsonPAK Dressing RoomAB DE VilliersRohit SharmaAakash ChopraRavi ShastriVarun ChakaravarthyRamiz RazaVirat
KohliDinesh KarthikKane WilliamsonPAK Dressing RoomAB DE VilliersRohit SharmaAakash Chopra‘Cowards behind screens’: Varun Chakaravarthy blasts trolls after KBC Junior kid gets trolledTOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Oct 16, 2025, 11:31 ISTShareAA+Text SizeSmallMediumLargeA fifth-grader’s appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati sparked
online backlash for his assertive demeanor. Despite facing criticism, cricketer Varun Chakaravarthy defended the young contestant, calling out online abuse. The incident highlights the pressures on child participants and the harsh realities of social media scrutiny. Varun Chakaravarthy and Viral
KBC kid (X) A fifth-grade student from Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Ishit Bhatt, who appeared on Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, faced intense social media criticism for his behavior on the show. Indian cricketer Varun Chakaravarthy, who recently led
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India to victory in the Asia Cup 2025, came to the student's defense on social media platform X, condemning the online abuse directed at the minor.The incident gained attention after clips from the show went viral, showing Ishit's interactions with
host Amitabh Bachchan during the question-and-answer segment of the popular quiz show.'Spartan mentality!': Varun Chakaravarthy reveals Gautam Gambhir's ruthless mindset with Team IndiaDuring his appearance, Ishit displayed what many viewed as assertive behavior towards the show's format and host."Mere ko
rules pata hai isliye aap mereko abhi rules samjhane mat baithna," Ishit was heard saying on the show, indicating he already knew the rules and didn't need an explanation.The student continued with similar responses throughout his appearance, making demands about
the game's progression."Arre option daalo," he reported while waiting for the options to be displayed on screen.When it came time to confirm his answer, Ishit mentioned, "Sir ek kya uss mein chaar lock lagado, lekin lock karo."The student's participation on
the show ended without any prize money after he incorrectly answered a question about the Valmiki Ramayana. When asked to identify the first kanda of the Valmiki Ramayana, Ishit chose Ayodhya Kanda instead of the correct answer, Bala Kanda.Amitabh Bachchan
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addressed the situation during the show, saying, "Kabhi kabhi bachhe over confidence mein galti kar dete hai."The incident sparked widespread discussion on social media, with many criticizing the child's behavior and raising questions about parenting and the pressure faced by
young participants on reality shows.Varun Chakaravarthy postVarun Chakaravarthy took to X to defend the young contestant, stating: "Example of how social media has become a place for cowards running their mouths without any sense! Moreover, He is a kid, for
God's sake!! Let him grow!! If u can't tolerate a kid, imagine the society still tolerating many nut cases like the ones commenting on this kid and much more!!!!!!"The controversy has led to broader discussions about the nature of social
media criticism, particularly when directed at minors appearing on television shows.The incident has also highlighted the challenges faced by young participants in reality television shows and the public scrutiny they encounter.Social media users have praised Amitabh Bachchan's composed handling of
the situation during the show's recording.Catch Lovlina Borgohain’s inspiring story on Game On, Episode 5. Watch HereAbout the AuthorTOI Sports DeskAt TOI Sports Desk, reporters work around the clock to bring you comprehensive updates from the world of sports. Expect
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