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Sitar Player Bhagirath Bhatt Says No to Bigg Boss 20

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Bhagirath Bhatt plays the sitar. He is a famous musician. People said he will join Bigg Boss 20. Bigg Boss is a big reality show. Many people watch it on TV.

Bhagirath Bhatt said this news is not true. He said, "I am NOT going." He wanted to stop the rumours. A rumour is news that may not be true.

People talked about him a lot. They thought he will be on the show. Now he says no. He wants people to know the truth.

Many fans wait to hear who will join Bigg Boss 20. Bhagirath Bhatt is not one of them. He gave a clear answer. He ended the speculation about his name.

Vocabulary6 words

sitar
a musical instrument from India
reality show
a TV show about real people, not actors
rumours
news that may not be true
speculation
guessing about something without knowing the truth
maestro
a very skilled musician
breaks silence
speaks after staying quiet for a long time

Quiz

1. What does Bhagirath Bhatt play?
2. What did people say about him?
3. Is Bhagirath Bhatt joining Bigg Boss 20?

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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

Bhagirath Bhatt plays the _____. He is a famous _____. People said he will join _____ 20. Bigg Boss is a big _____ show.

Bhagirath Bhatt said this news is not _____. He said, "I am NOT going." He wanted to stop the _____.

People talked about him a _____. They thought he will be on the show. Now he says _____.

Many fans wait to hear who will join Bigg Boss 20. He ended the _____ about his name.

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