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World's Smallest Doctor Ganesh Baraiah Wins Hearts on KBC 18
Ganesh Baraiah is a doctor from India who is very small — only 3 feet and 4 inches tall.
Many people call him the 'World's Smallest Doctor.'
When Ganesh was in primary school, some circus people visited his home and offered his father Rs 5 lakh to take Ganesh with them.
His father said no and chose education instead of money.
Ganesh studied very hard, scoring 87% in Class 12 and doing very well on the NEET exam.
At first, the medical college did not want to let him join because of his disability.
But Ganesh and his school principal went to court, and the court said he had the right to study to become a doctor.
Today, he works in the paediatrics department of a hospital in Bhavnagar.
He went on a famous TV quiz show called Kaun Banega Crorepati, where he answered questions and won Rs 25,000.
His story shows that people should never give up on their dreams.
Ganesh Baraiah, known as the 'World's Smallest Doctor,' appeared on the hot seat of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.
The 3-feet-4-inch-tall doctor from Gorkhi village in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, has dwarfism and a 72% locomotor disability.
He was initially denied MBBS admission due to his disabilities, but a court ruled in his favour citing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
Ganesh revealed that a circus once offered his father Rs 5 lakh to take him, but his father chose his education instead.
His KBC journey ended after he failed the Rs 3 lakh question about monuments located in the north of Gujarat, taking home Rs 25,000.
- Who
- Ganesh Baraiah, the 'World's Smallest Doctor' from Gujarat, appearing on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.
- What
- Ganesh shared his inspiring life story on the quiz show, won the Fastest Finger First round, and took home Rs 25,000 after failing the Rs 3 lakh question.
- Where
- Gorkhi village, Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India; the KBC 18 studio in India.
- When
- The latest episode of KBC 18; a related social media post dates to August 13, 2026.
- Why
- He overcame disability, a courtroom battle for admission, and a circus's Rs 5 lakh offer to become a doctor, inspiring viewers with his journey.
Key facts
- Name
- Ganesh Baraiah (also spelled Ganesh Baraiya)
- Title
- World's Smallest Doctor
- Height
- 3 feet 4 inches
- Home
- Gorkhi village, Bhavnagar district, Gujarat
- Class 12 Score
- 87%
- NEET Result
- All India Rank 233
- Circus Offer
- Rs 5 lakh to his father
- KBC Winnings
- Rs 25,000 (after failing the Rs 3 lakh question)
Quotes
Ganesh Baraiah
KBC contestant and doctor Ganesh Baraiah
“Mere pita ne paise ke bajay padhayi ko chuna.”
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