Nine-year-old Binita Chetry, a gifted dancer from Assam’s Karbi Anglong district, has achieved international acclaim by finishing as the second runner-up in the grand finale of Britain’s Got Talent (BGT), one of the world’s most prestigious talent competitions.
Binita, who hails from Talbalijan village near Bokajan, climbed the ranks of the reality television show with her riveting performances that featured physically demanding dance routines, including backflips. Her journey from a modest upbringing in the northeastern hills of India to global spotlight has been hailed as an inspiring tale of perseverance and passion.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma lauded the young performer on social media, writing: “Dancing her way to glory. Many congratulations to our very own #BinitaChetry on securing the 3rd spot at #BGTFinal.”
“Her performances have mesmerised audiences from the Brahmaputra to the Thames and made us all proud,” he added, wishing her the best in her future endeavours.
Binita, speaking through a video message shared by BGT’s official channels, expressed heartfelt thanks to her global supporters, especially viewers from the United Kingdom.
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“The encouragement from India, Nepal, Bhutan and other Asian countries gave me the strength to move forward on the global stage,” said the 9-year-old.
She also acknowledged the support of Assam CM Sarma and expressed her wish to meet him in person: “I hope this message reaches him, and I get the opportunity to meet him.”
The final, held on Saturday night, crowned British magician Harry Moulding as the winner, with LED dance group The Blackouts finishing second. Binita’s family claimed she is the first Indian to have reached the final stage of Britain’s Got Talent.
Binita also thanked Tuliram Ronghang, Chief Executive Member of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), for extending Rs 5 lakh towards her finale preparations. Additionally, she expressed gratitude to local MLA and Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly, Numal Momin, for his support.
Nanda Kirati Dewan, coordinator of the BGT Binita Chetry Support Group, shared that Binita’s talent was first nurtured in Guwahati, and later in Jaipur under the mentorship of her aunt, Amrita Devi, and choreographer Hardik Rawat.
Her father, Amar Chetry, who runs a small broiler chicken farm and is active in community service, was instrumental in recognising and fostering her talent from a young age.
Binita’s remarkable performances on the global stage have brought pride not only to her family and village, but to an entire nation.
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