KBC Kid's Viral Attitude: Kunal Kohli's Sharp Take on Etiquette Lessons

Filmmaker Kunal Kohli has joined the conversation about viral KBC contestant Ishaan Bhatt's behavior. He posted on Instagram Stories calling the child "irritating" and suggesting he needs lessons in basic etiquette. Kohli drew parallels between the child's attitude and certain directors who badmouth their supporters. The fifth-grader had faced online trolling after appearing overconfident during his KBC episode with Amitabh Bachchan.

Key Points: Kunal Kohli Criticizes Viral KBC Contestant Ishaan Bhatt Behavior

  • Filmmaker Kunal Kohli calls KBC contestant Ishaan Bhatt irritating on Instagram
  • Kohli suggests both child and certain directors need etiquette lessons
  • Young contestant faced online trolling for overconfident behavior on show
  • Ishaan lost Rs 25,000 question about Valmiki's Ramayana despite confidence
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Needs a lesson in manners...: Kunal Kohli takes a dig at viral KBC kid Ishaan Bhatt

Filmmaker Kunal Kohli slams viral KBC kid Ishaan Bhatt's attitude, saying both child and certain directors need "lesson in basic etiquette and manners."

"That irritating child on KBC grows up to be that irritating Director who's going on bad mouthing the family that gave him a break - Kunal Kohli"

Mumbai, October 15

After fifth-grader Ishaan Bhatt went viral for his behaviour on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 17' with Amitabh Bachchan, the young contestant has been facing heavy trolling online. Several media users called him "overconfident" and questioned his upbringing after clips from the episode circulated widely.

Now, filmmaker Kunal Kohli has also shared his opinion on the matter. Taking to Instagram Stories on Monday, the 'Hum Tum' director made a sharp remark seemingly referring to Ishaan's "irritating" attitude on the show. Without directly naming the child, Kohli said that such children often grow up to become the kind of directors who "bad-mouth" those who once supported them.

"That irritating child on KBC grows up to be that irritating Director who's going on bad mouthing the family that gave him a break, and along with them the whole film industry. Both need a lesson in basic etiquette, manners and civil behaviour," read the note on his Instagram Story.

Earlier, several viewers commented that Ishaan's tone and manner on the show appeared "too confident" for his age. During the episode, the young contestant repeatedly asked Bachchan to "lock" his answers even before the options were fully read out. His confidence, however, took a turn when he failed to answer a Rs 25,000 question related to Valmiki's Ramayana, and had to leave the show empty-handed.

After the boy's wrong answer, Bachchan shared a few words of advice, saying, "Kabhi kabhi bachhe overconfidence me galti kar dete hai." (Sometimes children can make mistakes due to overconfidence.)

Meanwhile, Big B is hosting the 17th season of KBC. The show aired on August 11 and is broadcast every weekday at 9 PM.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Actually, I agree with Kohli to some extent. The child's behavior was quite disrespectful towards Amitabh ji. In our culture, we teach children to respect elders, especially someone like Big B. Basic manners are important.
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Sarah B
Why are we trolling a child so badly? He made a mistake and learned from it. Even Amitabh Bachchan handled it gracefully. The online bullying needs to stop. 😔
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Arjun K
The Ramayana question was quite basic though! Shows that overconfidence without proper knowledge can be problematic. Hope this becomes a learning experience for the child. 🤔
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Michael C
Kunal Kohli should practice what he preaches. Hasn't he been involved in industry controversies himself? Pot calling the kettle black situation here. 🤷‍♂️
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Nisha Z
As a teacher, I've seen many bright children like Ishaan. They need guidance, not public humiliation. Parents and teachers should work on balancing confidence with humility. 📚

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