Nine-year-old Binita Chetry had captivated the judges and audiences worldwide with a series of awe-inspiring performances during the course of the competition
Sensational dancer Binita Chetry from Bokajan in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district scripted history by securing the third position — second runner-up — at the grand finale of the internationally-famous reality show Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) 2025.
British magician Harry Moulding won the competition while the second place went to LED dance group “The Blackouts”.
Binita earlier became the first contestant from India to reach the finals of the prestigious competition in the international stage.
Her performances showcased remarkable agility and grace, leaving a lasting impression on both the panel and viewers.
During her audition, Binita Chetry expressed her heartfelt dream of winning the competition to buy a “pink princess house,” a sentiment that resonated with many. Her journey on BGT was marked by a series of awe-inspiring routines, including a memorable performance to “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” in the finale, which earned her widespread acclaim.
Despite not receiving a Golden Buzzer—a point of contention among fans who believed she deserved it—Binita advanced through the competition based on public votes, reflecting her broad appeal and the impact of her performances.
Behind her success is the unwavering support of her parents — especially that of her father Amar Chettri who runs a small broiler farm in Bokajan.
An executive member and district vice president of the All Assam Gorkha Students’ Union (AAGSU), he had arranged for the nine-year-old’s dance training first in Guwahati and then in Jaipur.
She had also expressed her gratitude towards Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, saying she hoped to personally meet “Himanta Mama” and thank him for his “immense support and blessings”.
“I want to personally meet our Chief Minister Himanta Mama in Guwahati and thank him for his immense support and blessings in my journey. I hope this message reaches him, and I get the opportunity to meet him,” she had said.
She also acknowledged the support received from Tuliram Ronghang, the Chief Executive Member of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), and local MLA and Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly Dr Numal Momin for their continued support over the past year.
The finals were held in the UK yesterday (May 31) and the winner took home a cash prize of £250,000 and an opportunity to perform at the Royal Variety Performance later this year.
