Bigg Boss 19 runner-up Farrhana Bhatt finally BREAKS silence on dating rumours with Bhaskar Bhatt: ‘‘Don’t ruin my…’

Bigg Boss 19 ended on a very spectacular note yesterday, with Gaurav Khanna being crowned the winner of the season and taking home a cash prize of Rs. 50 lakhs, along with the trophy. However, the first runner-up of the season, Farrhana Bhatt, also seems to have a place in the hearts of the audience with her unapologetic and bold personality. After the finale, Bhatt was seen surrounded by the audience as they asked her for selfies, and the actress was clearly feeling overwhelmed and grateful for all the love and admiration that she got. Despite the fact that she did not win the trophy, she definitely won the hearts of netizens, with the immense support online being proof of the same.

What were the rumours about?

Farrhana Bhatt became an unforgettable contestant of the season. However, as soon as she exited the house, she stepped into a whirlwind of speculation. One of the biggest rumors on the internet was that she was being “supported” by her rumored boyfriend, Bhaskar Bhatt. For the unversed, Bhaskar Bhatt is a former employee of the production house that is behind Bigg Boss. During a conversation with India Today, Bhatt completely dismissed the rumors.

What did Farrhana Bhatt say?

Farrhana laughed off the claim and said, “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?”

How well does she know Bhaskar?

Farrhana seemed clearly amused by the rumors and dismissed the “love-angle” theory with Bhaskar. She said, “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.”

How did Bhaskar approach her about the show?

She also talked about how she was approached by Bhaskar for the show. She said, “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.”