'Britain's Got Talent': Assam's Binita finishes as 2nd runner-up
01 Jun 2025

In a remarkable achievement, a nine-year-old girl from Assam, Binita Chetry, has emerged as the second runner-up on Britain's Got Talent (BGT).

The finale took place on Saturday night.

Chetry's family revealed she is the first Indian contestant to reach this stage of the competition.

A British magician, Harry Moulding, won the competition, and LED dance group The Blackouts secured second place.

Chetry expressed gratitude toward supporters
Gratitude

Chetry took to BGT's official Instagram to express her gratitude toward her supporters and followers.

She thanked viewers from the UK for voting for her and revealed that she's "very happy and proud" of herself.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated her, writing, "Dancing her way to glory."

According to HT, the 9-year-old responded, "I hope this message reaches him [Assam CM], and I get the opportunity to meet him," she added.

Chetry's journey from a small village to the global stage
Journey

Chetry hails from a village near Bokajan, called Talbalijan in Assam's Karbi Anglong district.

Her father, Amar Chetry, runs a small broiler chicken farm and is active in social and community work.

After he recognized his daughter's talent, he arranged for her dance lessons first in Guwahati and then in Jaipur under the mentorship of her aunt Amrita Devi and choreographer Hardik Rawat.

Chetry's performances mesmerized audiences and judges alike
Performance

Chetry's intricate dance routines, which had many physically demanding moves such as backflips, received applause from judges and audiences throughout her BGT journey.

After winning the semi-final, an emotional Chetry had said, "I've worked very hard for the semi-final and I'm going to do my best for the finals."