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Amitabh Bachchan Hosts Nervous, Talented Contestants on KBC Junior

Summary

  • Amitabh Bachchan felt nervous playing alongside young contestants
  • Purav Bhattacharyya from Kolkata won ₹5 lakh after incorrect answer
  • Divisha Vaishnav, a young chess player from Ajmer, impressed Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan Hosts Nervous, Talented Contestants on KBC Junior

On October 6th, 2025, the latest episode of the popular game show KBC Junior aired, featuring host Amitabh Bachchan alongside a new set of young contestants. Surprisingly, the veteran actor admitted to feeling nervous while playing alongside the enthusiastic youngsters.

One of the standout contestants was Purav Bhattacharyya, a student from Kolkata, who managed to secure ₹70,000 before incorrectly answering a question about elephant tusks. Despite the setback, Purav still took home a respectable ₹5 lakh prize.

Another contestant who caught Bachchan's attention was Divisha Vaishnav, a young chess player from Ajmer. Divisha's talkativeness and quick wit impressed the host, and she became a rollover contestant, walking away with ₹3 lakh.

The episode showcased the talent and determination of the young participants, as well as Bachchan's own nervousness in adapting to the high-energy environment of the junior version of the show.

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Amitabh Bachchan, the veteran Bollywood actor, admitted to feeling nervous while hosting the latest KBC Junior special, as he played alongside a group of enthusiastic young contestants.
Two contestants stood out - Purav Bhattacharyya, a student from Kolkata, who won ₹5 lakh, and Divisha Vaishnav, a young chess player from Ajmer, who impressed Bachchan with her talkativeness and became a rollover contestant.
The episode featured Amitabh Bachchan's surprising nervousness in hosting the junior version of the show, Purav Bhattacharyya's ₹5 lakh win, and Divisha Vaishnav's impressive performance that earned her a rollover spot.

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