The actor‑politician told reporters the reality‑show drama is just a game, denied sending Rhiti to the house and recalled his own stint on the series.
Manoj Tiwari stepped in on Thursday to address the firestorm surrounding his daughter Rhiti Tiwari’s recent conduct inside the Bigg Boss 20 house. The veteran actor‑politician, who once appeared on the reality series himself, told a cluster of journalists that the programme is "just a game" and that viewers should not read too much into the daily drama.
"Bigg Boss ek khel hai. Bigg Boss mein 24 ghante kuch na kuch ho raha hai. Isliye usse dekh karke kisi ko pareshaan nahi hona chahiye. Main bhi Bigg Boss mein raha hoon. Woh ek khel hai, uska anand lijiye," he said, echoing the host’s earlier reminder that the contestants’ words are often amplified for ratings.
Tiwari was quick to clear up a rumor that he had deliberately placed Rhiti in the competition. "I never sent her there," he affirmed, adding that the decision to join the show was entirely hers. "If you think about it, everything that happens on that set is part of a 24‑hour spectacle," he continued, urging the public to treat the episode as entertainment rather than a personal indictment.
The controversy erupted after Rhiti, who is currently serving a stint in the house, used profanity and made sexually charged comments during a captaincy task. Host Salman Khan called her out, drawing a parallel between her behavior and that of former contestant Dolly Bindra, and even hinted that her outbursts reflected poorly on her father.
Salman's remarks sparked a fresh wave of social media chatter, with many users questioning whether a daughter’s on‑screen antics could tarnish a well‑known political figure’s image. Tiwari, however, seemed unfazed. "The show is a game where something always happens," he repeated, suggesting that the audience should enjoy the spectacle without taking offense.
Beyond the immediate drama, Rhiti opened up about her childhood, revealing that her parents’ divorce when she was eight left her with limited time with her father. She spoke emotionally about custody battles and how she now tries to make the most of every meeting with him, even teaching him English. The candid confession added a humanising layer to the otherwise sensational headlines.
Manoj’s own family history resurfaced as he mentioned his ex‑wife Rani, with whom he married in 1999 and divorced in 2010, and his second wife Surbhi, whom he married on April 16, 2020. The couple now share two daughters, a fact that the media highlighted to contrast the current turmoil.
While the episode has already generated countless memes and heated debates online, the real question remains: will the backlash affect Rhiti’s standing in the competition, or will the audience simply move on to the next drama? The next weekend episode, slated for Friday night, will likely decide whether the controversy fizzles out or fuels further speculation.
What’s Next?
Fans can expect the usual mix of tasks, confrontations and surprise twists. For Tiwari, the focus appears to be on keeping the narrative light, reminding everyone that reality TV thrives on drama, not on personal vendettas. Whether his "game" analogy will stick remains to be seen, but for now, the house continues its relentless churn, and the public watches with popcorn in hand.
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