GUWAHATI: Nine-year-old Assam dance prodigy Binita Chettri made history by bagging the second runner-up position at Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) 2025 reality show.
She is the first contestant from India to reach the finals of this global competition, representing the Gorkha community and the Indian subcontinent.
She hails from Bokajan, a small town in Karbi Anglong district. British magician Harry Moulding won the BGT title. The second place went to LED dance group 'The Blackouts.'
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated Binita on the feat.
“Dancing her way to glory. Many congratulations to our very own #BinitaChetry on securing the third spot at #BGTFinal. Her performances have mesmerised audiences from the Brahmaputra to the Thames and made us all proud. I wish her all the best for her future endeavours,” he posted on X.
Nanda Kirati Dewan, general secretary of Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangh, Assam, said Binita had stunned the judges and audience with her outstanding performances, particularly her intricate dance routines which included physically demanding moves such as backflips.
“Behind her international success is the unwavering support of her father, Amar Chettri, who runs a small broiler farm in Assam and is actively involved in social and community affairs,” Dewan said.
He said, recognising Binita’s talent, the father arranged for her dance training, first in Guwahati and then in Jaipur, under the guidance of her aunt Amrita Devi and renowned choreographer Hardik Rawat.
“Binita’s international popularity has sparked conversations across India, Nepal, Bhutan, and the wider Asian community. However, many viewers were unable to vote for her due to the finale’s voting lines being restricted to the UK,” added Dewan, who was also the coordinator of the BGT Binita Chetry Support Group.