In the aftermath of Bigg Boss 17, Munawar Faruqui, the crowned winner of the season, has addressed the swirling rumors and allegations that his victory was ‘fixed’. In an interview with ETimes, the stand-up comedian candidly shared his perspective on the accusations and the challenges he faced during his journey in the reality show.
When asked about being labeled a ‘fixed winner,’ Munawar Faruqui responded by urging critics to watch the entire season before passing judgment. He emphasized the intense scrutiny he endured throughout the competition, stating, “Yaar fixed winner ko itna sab go through karna pade toh it can’t be a fixed winner (If one has to go through so much scrutiny as a supposed fixed winner, then it can’t truly be a fixed winner).”
Faruqui highlighted that if he were indeed a ‘fixed winner,’ everything would have come easily to him. He asserted that the entire season stands as evidence that his victory was a result of hard work and dedication, dispelling the notion of a pre-determined outcome. “Pura season gawah hai (The whole season is proof) that I’ve got nothing on a platter, I’ve worked hard and a lot,” he added.
He further said, “Having said that, people can have that feeling because, when you have a strong fanbase, and you do such reality shows a lot of things are at stake and you lose a few things. To win things, then you give it your best. Mujhe lagta hai ye pyaar hai logon ka (I think I won because of people’s love), and people who are calling me me fixed winner, I can’t change their opinion. Maybe before going to Bigg Boss I would have wanted to change perceptions, but now I feel I can’t change everyone.”
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Since Munawar Faruqui’s triumph, the debate over the deserving winner has gained momentum, with some viewers suggesting that actor Abhishek Kumar, the first runner-up, was more deserving. Reports indicate that Faruqui secured the trophy with a significant margin in votes. Meanwhile, fans and even host Salman Khan were surprised by the unexpected elimination of Ankita Lokhande who was the 3rd runner up and overall finished with 4th position.
