7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Binita Chetry? 9-year-old dance sensation who made history on ‘Britain's Got Talent'
NEW DELHI: Binita Chetry, a 9-year-old dancer from a remote village in
Assam
's
Karbi Anglong
district, has captured hearts worldwide by finishing as the second runner-up on the globally renowned reality show Britain's Got Talent (BGT).
Her incredible journey from the small village of Talbalijan near Bokajan to one of the world's biggest stages is inspiring millions.
Her father, Amar Chetry, runs a small broiler chicken farm and is actively involved in local social work. "She has been learning dance since she was three years old. She participated in reality shows in Mumbai and in the South. Now she's the second runner-up in Britain's Got Talent. This is not just an achievement for our family but for the whole country," he said.
"Thanks to everyone's love and support, she has reached this global stage.
"
Despite her rising fame, Binita remains grounded. She is currently in the fifth grade and continues to juggle her academics with dance. 'Sometimes, it's difficult, but I manage,' she said. When asked about her future, she smiled and said, 'I just want to improve my dancing and become better.'
Before stepping onto the BGT stage, Binita had already made her mark in Indian dance circuits, appearing in shows like
Super Dancer 4
and
Dance Deewane Junior
. She later went on to win
Dance Icon Season 2
, a victory that paved the way for her entry into the international arena.
Her intricate dance routines, featuring physically demanding elements like backflips, won repeated standing ovations from BGT judges and audiences alike. Judges Bruno Tonioli and Simon Cowell were particularly impressed, with Simon reportedly saying he had 'never seen such a performance before.'
She also acknowledged the crucial support from Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Tuliram Ronghang, the Chief Executive Member of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), who provided Rs 5 lakh in financial aid and local MLA and Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly, Numal Momin.
CM Sarma congratulated the 9-year-old for her historic achievement at the BGT 2025 finals.
Her childhood dream, as shared during her audition, was to win the show so she could buy a "pink princess house" a dream that now feels closer to reality.
Upon her return to Assam, Binita was greeted with a hero's welcome, with flowers, cheers, and admiration from well-wishers, cultural groups, and state officials.
In the BGT 2025 finale held on Saturday night, Binita secured the second runner-up position. British magician Harry Moulding took the top prize, while LED dance group 'The Blackouts' finished second. With this achievement, Binita became the first Asian contestant in the show's history to reach the podium.
