The paanch kids in Paanchvi Pass

The children who feature with SRK in Paanchvi Paas were selected after several tests

The five kids who feature with Shah Rukh Khan in Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain? were selected after months of stringent screening and aptitude tests held all over the country.
The quiz show airs from tonight on Star Plus. The spunky kids are classmates in the Paanchvi ki Kaksha. The childrenwill help the contestants (the adults) earn high marks and win big money.

Here’s a look at the brainy five.....

Shriya Sharma (10) is called princess by SRK. She aspires to be an astronaut. Born and brought up in Palampur, Shriya is a topper in her class and has acted in the telly soap Kasautii Zindagii Kay. Bright in academics, English, maths, Geography and social studies are her strong subjects.

Dheriya Sorecha (9) is the naughtiest among the Paanchvi ki Paltan. SRK calls him Harry Puttar. As Dheriya says, “Harry Potter-like specs and smile are my style statement.” His fave subjects are maths, science, Hindi and social studies. He’s a smart, energetic student who also excels in extra-curricular activities. Dheriya aspires to become an actor.

Anubhav Motilal (9) is a die-hard SRK and Hritik Roshan fan. He wants to become a chef. This tech-savvy kid is a ready-reckoner for all current affairs and is equipped with excellent communication skills. His strong subjects are English, Hindi and general knowledge. Also known as the mini-dada of the Paanchvi Ki Paltan; Anubhav loves to take pangas with the learned adults who appear as participants.

Shreeparna Ghosal (10) aspires to be a doctor. She always comes first in class and enjoys her studies. Like many kids her age, Shreeparna loves singing, painting and dancing. But unlike the other kids, this sprightly wonderkid dares the intelligent, learned adults with her knowledge of maths, social studies, English and science.

Milanjeet Singh Bhatti (9) is called Milli puttar. He aspires to be an electronic engineer and that speaks a lot about this Paanchvi Pass kid. The best student, best orator of his school and a voracious reader, Milanjeet’s favourite subjects are geography, science, social studies and English.

The first contestant on Paanchvi Paas is Vedula Ramalakshmi from Orissa. She’s a MA gold medalist and considers herself up-to date with her GK, especially class five stuff. Her husband, a palmist has predicted that she will win Rs 1 crore. The grand prize money for the show is Rs 5 crore for answering 11 questions right. Will Vedula make it?