27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Who is Binita Chetry? All about the 9-year-old Britain's Got Talent finalist from Assam
Binita Chetry has created history by becoming the first-ever contestant from Northeast India to reach the finals of Britain's Got Talent (BGT) 2025. Her phenomenal dance performance during the semi-finals of the talent show competition captivated audiences, and earned her the highest number of public votes, securing her a place in the grand finale on May 31.
'I'm feeling very thankful. I've worked very hard for the semi-final, and I'm going to do my best for the finals,' Chetry, who is from Assam, was quoted as saying by a digital platform, following her performance.
Sharing a series of photos from her semi-finale performance on Instagram, the nine-year-old wrote, 'Finally my dream comes true. I'm in the final I'm so much happy. Greatful for every moment. Without your support and guidance @ I can't do this.'
A post shared by Amrita Binita Chetry (@amrita_binita_chetry)
Chetry travelled to the UK with her father to chase her dream of performing on the international stage. Earlier, a video went viral where she spoke candidly about her hopes, sharing her heartwarming wish to 'win and buy a pink princess house.'
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the video of Chetry's performance on the show on X, and hailed her journey. 'From Assam to UK: Assam's talent shines at Britain's Got Talent. Little Binita Chhetry makes the judges of @BGT go all 'Awww' as she presents a powerful performance and moves to the next round. My best wishes to the little one and hope she is able to buy a pink princess house,' Sarma wrote in the post shared on March 2.
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From Assam to UK: Assam's talent shines at Britain's Got Talent
Little Binita Chhetry makes the judges of @BGT go all 'Awww' as she presents a powerful performance and moves to the next round.
My best wishes to the little one and hope she is able to buy a pink princess house…
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) March 2, 2025
Chetry will now compete against nine other finalists: magician Harry Moulding, singer Joseph Charm, vocal group Hear Our Voice, drag performer Jasmine Rice, comedy act Ping Pong Pang, dancer Ollie Pearson, illusionist Stacey Leadbeatter, shadow troupe Blackouts, and mentalist Vinny McKee.
