Indian boy wows judges on talent show

A gyrating eight-year-old has won the hearts of judges on India's Got Talent with his impression of one of the nation's most loved celebrities.

Akshat Singh received a standing ovation from the panel and audience alike after performing a medley of hit songs from the movies of Salman Khan, Sahara Samay reported.

The natural performer attracted some strange looks as he made his entrance in a toy car dressed in police regalia.

But those looks quickly turned to disbelief as he jumped to action, perfectly mimicking the demeanour and body language of the Bollywood star.

The crowd let out an audible gasp as Akshat dropped into the splits and judge Malaika Arora Khan even rose from her seat to join the boy in dance.

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Fellow judge Karan Johar praised Akshat's flexibility and agility given his weight, noting that he was himself overweight.

The boy's father broke down backstage after hearing the judge's positive responses, saying that he was proud that Akshat had made his dreams come true.

"I am very happy for Akshat," he said.

Author: Chloe Ross, Approving editor: Simon Black