As the curtains drew on Bigg Boss 17 and Munawar Faruqui clinched the coveted trophy, runner-up Abhishek Kumar experienced a whirlwind of emotions. While he expressed happiness for Faruqui’s win, there lingered a tinge of sadness at not clinching the title himself. In a candid conversation with Indian Express, Abhishek delved into his journey on the reality show.
When asked about the prospect of finding love again, Abhishek revealed a cautious approach. “After all the mistakes I have made, I fear to fall in love again. Now I will think twice before getting into a relationship. I will only fall in love now after knowing the person well, so that will take some time,” he confessed. Abhishek emphasized his current focus on career advancement, especially after his commendable performance on the show.
Opening up about his mental health struggles, Abhishek disclosed how fellow contestant Isha Malviya exploited his vulnerability. “I never wanted to speak about claustrophobia or mental health on the show. Only Isha knew about my mental health issues and she used it against me. Samarth even named my doctor on the show. That felt very bad because I went through it so that I could get her back, but she used it against me,” he lamented.
Meanwhile, the surprising exclusion of Ankita Lokhande from the top three contestants left her fans disgruntled, with many believing she deserved the winning title. Salman Khan, echoing the sentiments of her supporters, expressed disappointment over Ankita’s eviction. He remarked that he was shocked to see her leave the show, as he had deemed her a potential winner due to her graceful demeanor. Salman drew parallels between Ankita and Priyanka Chahar Chaudhary, emphasizing that both actresses deserved victory in their respective seasons despite their unforeseen eliminations.