Farrhana Bhatt’s unexpected jump in social-media followers has shaken up the Bigg Boss 19 house, leaving Amaal Mallik visibly unsettled.
Their tense exchange hints at a new rift driven not by tasks, but by popularity.
Last night’s episode of Bigg Boss 19 stirred the dynamics inside the house with a rather unexpected choice: contestants had to pick between securing the weekly ration or getting a reality check on their social-media numbers. Ironically, the very housemates who often wage the fiercest battles over ration were the quickest to sacrifice it for a glimpse at their online growth. Self-reflection, it seems, comes far harder than pointing fingers when the ration shelves run empty.
Among those who opted for social-media updates over food supplies were Kunickaa Sadanand, Amaal Mallik, Farrhana Bhatt and Tanya Mittal. Ashnoor Kaur, Malti Chahar and Pranit More took the more responsible route, prioritising ration for the house.
But the moment that truly shook many was Farrhana’s staggering spike in popularity. Her follower count soared from 40k to a jaw-dropping 1.3 million, a number that left many stunned, especially those who were convinced her controversial behaviour would make her one of the least-liked contestants. Amaal appeared particularly thrown off by the revelation.
In tonight’s episode, the aftershocks of that social-media high come to the surface. Farrhana is seen confiding in Shehbaz Badesha, claiming that Amaal’s behaviour toward her has shifted dramatically ever since he realised the outside world doesn’t dislike her as much as he assumed. According to her, the fact that audiences were embracing her didn’t sit well with him.
Amaal fires back without hesitation. “Her followers would unfollow or block her if they actually lived with her.” He doesn’t stop there, adding that numbers alone don’t equate to admiration: “maybe they’re just laughing at your drama.”
With egos bruised and perceptions challenged, the question now lingers, Is Farrhana’s rising popularity carving open a fresh rift in the house, one rooted less in tasks and more in insecurity?
