Indian-American student who became a fan favorite at the 2015 Scripps National Spelling Bee, where he made it to the ninth round. He made his first appearance at the bee in 2012, when he was in fifth grade.

Before Fame

He attended Winston Academy in Louisville, Mississippi.

Trivia

His pronunciation of the word "iridocyclitis" went viral, earning several million loops on Vine.

Family Life

HIs sister Rani participated in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2010.

Associated With

He competed at the 2015 Scripps National Spelling Bee, which received social media attention from celebrities like Drake.

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