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Amitabh Bachchan Hosts Nervous, Talented Contestants on KBC Junior
6 Oct
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
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.
