Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 is experiencing a wave of ‘full deja vu’ thanks to a remarkable parallel between a contestant’s exit and an advertisement from three years prior. Ishit Bhatt, a 10-year-old participant from Gujarat, recently left the quiz show after exhibiting an overly confident attitude, a scenario that writer Neeraj Singh recognized from his own KBC ad creation.
Singh took to Instagram to highlight the striking similarity, posting the old advertisement alongside clips of Bhatt’s appearance. He confessed his surprise at how the fictional scenario he wrote for a 20-year-old character was seemingly enacted by the young Ishit. The post resonated deeply with the online community, attracting thousands of views and comments. Netizens were amused and amazed, with reactions ranging from calls of ‘time travel’ to observations that the ad acted as a pre-emptive warning.
The young contestant, Ishit Bhatt, became a viral sensation for his bold approach on KBC 17. Upon reaching the hot seat, he confidently told Amitabh Bachchan that he already knew the rules and even preempted answers to early questions. His swift and seemingly assured responses impressed many. However, this high level of self-assurance proved to be his undoing. After successfully navigating the initial questions, Bhatt’s streak ended with the fifth question, worth Rs 25,000. The question, pertaining to the epic Ramayana, led to him losing his accumulated prize money due to his overconfident, incorrect answer.