Farrhana Bhatt reacts to rumours of her dating Bhaskar Bhatt: He did advise me to be vocal...

Farrhana Bhatt talks about dating Bhaskar Bhatt

Even though Bigg Boss 19 crowned Gaurav Khanna as its winner, it was first runner-up Farrhana Bhatt who seemed to win over hearts the moment the finale ended on Sunday.

Fans gathered around her for selfies, and the Laila Majnu actor couldn’t hide her blush, clearly touched by the love and admiration pouring in. She may have narrowly missed the trophy, but the overwhelming support online has made her one of the most unforgettable contestants of the season.

Stepping out of the house also meant stepping straight into a storm of speculation. One of the biggest rumours swirling on social media was that Farrhana had been “supported” by her rumoured boyfriend, Bhaskar Bhatt, a former employee of the production house behind the show. Speaking to India Today, she laughed off the claim.

“What? Bhaskar helped me? Not at all, and I don't think someone can even do that in a show like this. Honestly, he was the one who had told me, 'Don't ruin my reputation, and at least survive the game for three weeks'. He did advise me to be vocal and show my real personality. But if someone was not sure if I could survive a couple of weeks, how would they even push me, and why?”

Farrhana also dismissed the so-called “love angle” with Bhaskar, clearly amused by the rumours. “No way! He is a very dear friend. And in fact, I have met him only once or twice before the show. He is just a friend, and there's nothing like that. Bhaskar and me oh my God, this is so nonsensical. I am hearing this for the first time. Bhaskar and I are just friends, and to be honest, this is the third time we are meeting personally.”

She added some context about how Bhaskar had approached her for the show two years ago. “He had called me two years ago, but I was shooting for something then, and hence nothing worked out. I had his number saved as 'Bigg Boss' as I didn't even know his name. I got the call again this year from the producers, and I gave proper interviews in multiple rounds. I am getting to know about this from you, and it's really hard to believe that people even thought about this. But honestly there's no truth to this.”

Asked about the finale and Gaurav’s win, Farrhana stayed candid. “I still believe he was playing the character for the whole season,” she said.

“When people call you a star, be it cinema, film, or a TV star, it comes with a responsibility. You are showing people that you have morals; you have principles. But then, when it’s time to stand up to it, you fail you don’t take the right decision because your enemies are involved, or your friends are involved, or whatever. It shows that you are just a person who talks big but does nothing. He has honestly done nothing throughout the whole season; I can say that confidently, even when he's won it. He won because of his fans and the audience. That’s it.”

Also Read: Bigg Boss 19 runner-up Tanya Mittal speaks about her journey; says, ‘I had no friends and was left lonely’

Yet, despite all the buzz and debates, Farrhana’s spirit remains unshaken. “I am feeling absolutely amazing. Because even if I didn’t win the trophy, I won people's love. That means a lot to me. I think I never had that trophy in my mind, I wanted to win hearts," she concluded.

Hosted by Salman Khan, Bigg Boss 19 airs on Colors and streams on JioHotstar.