Mandana is not a genuine person: Puneet Vashist

Image
Press Trust of India Mumbai
Last Updated : Nov 15 2015 | 10:57 PM IST
Actor Puneet Vashist, the latest contestant to be ousted from 'Bigg Boss Nau', says fellow housemate, Iranian actress Mandana Karimi is a double-faced and untrustworthy person.
Puneet, who entered the Bigg Boss house as a wild card, could only manage to stay on the show for a week.
"Mandana is a double-faced person. She is not genuine at all. When I first entered the show, she was very friendly and she would call me her guru, learn Hindi from me. And the suddenly her behaviour changed. I found it very strange," Puneet told PTI after his eviction.
Talking about his very short stay in the house, Puneet said the main reason for his ousting was his non-participation in arguments and fights.
"I think the audience of 'Bigg Boss' likes fights and aggression. I could not give them such footage. Whenever there was an argument, I would not get involved. That is why I got voted out.
"Fights are not my cup of tea. There are groups in the house and I was not part of any. I preferred to be by myself."
Puneet said he has no regrets participating on 'Bigg Boss' as it has been a "decently paid shoot" for him.
The 39-year-old actor, best known for his appearances in films like "Josh" and "Taal", said he wants actor Aman Verma to win the ninth season of the reality TV show.
"Aman is very sorted in the house. He has the right temperament to win the show. I hope he does."
Prince Narula, Suyyash Rai and Kishwar Merchant are coming out as bullies on the show, but Puneet said they have never rubbed him in the wrong way. "Kishwar knows me from before. So with me they have never done anything like that."
'Bigg Boss Nau' hosted by superstar Salman Khan, airs on Colors everyday.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Nov 15 2015 | 10:57 PM IST

Next Story