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Bigg Boss 19: Awez Darbar on hard work behind hitting 30 million followers: “To reach this milestone, I worked non-stop, all day, every day”

Big Boss 19 took a turn as Amaal teases Awez for his vast fanbase. This evoked Awez on opening up about his journey.

August 29, 2025 / 14:43 IST
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To get to 30 million followers, I was shooting non-stop, all day, every day, sometimes posting multiple videos in a single day.

Big Boss 19 hosted by Salman Khan with the theme Gharwalo Ki Sarkaar has made an environment where every narrative is judged by the members of the house. Recently in a playful conversation today where Amaal Mallik teased Awez Darbaar for his vast fan following, which then led to Awez opening up about the struggles he faced during his initial days.

Opening up to the teammates Awez disclosed, “To get to 30 million followers, I was shooting non-stop, all day, every day, sometimes posting multiple videos in a single day. I barely came home, and my parents were worried because they hardly saw me. It was a constant chase, and the struggle was draining. At one point, I felt like I couldn’t keep doing the same thing again — I was sick of it. I had achieved that number, but I wanted something that could challenge me in a new way. That’s when I thought of Bigg Boss. It’s not just any project — it’s the reality show I’ve always felt could push me beyond my comfort zone and show people a side of me they’ve never seen before.”

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Awez further said that his journey has built a sence of patience and resilience inside him which could help him prepare for the stressful environment of the Big Boss house. Where Amaal agreed to his statement caling Big Boss, “the biggest reality show in India.”