Bigg Boss 13 established a legendary benchmark for the reality show, and even today, new contestants are inevitably measured against its iconic players. In the current Bigg Boss 19 season, a recent task has prompted viewers on the internet to draw strong parallels between contestant Farrhana Bhatt and the much-celebrated runner-up of Season 13, Asim Riaz.
The Task That Sparked a Comparison
A new promo for Bigg Boss 19 showcased the emotional “Chitthi Aayi Hai” task, which offered housemates the chance to read heartfelt letters from their families. However, this opportunity came with a steep price, hinging on a difficult choice for their fellow contestants. Each housemate had to decide whether to:
- Sacrifice their own chance at captaincy by allowing another housemate to read their letter.
- Shred the letter of a fellow contestant to secure a spot in the captaincy contention.
While most housemates chose the emotional path, Farrhana Bhatt made a bold, strategic move. She chose to shred Neelam Giri’s letter, a decision that left Neelam inconsolably crying.
Immediately following this choice, the atmosphere in the house turned hostile. The entire group lashed out at Farrhana, severely criticizing her decision to deny Neelam the letter from her loved ones. The confrontation escalated to a physical outburst when Amaal Mallik threw a plate while Farrhana was eating, symbolizing the house’s anger and lack of acceptance for her game.
A Throwback to Bigg Boss 13
This intense scenario strongly reminded veteran Bigg Boss fans of a similar high-stakes task in Season 13. During the “BB Post Office” task, Asim Riaz had found himself in the same predicament. He ultimately chose to shred Mahira Sharma’s letter, despite Mahira having generously allowed him to read his own. Asim faced intense backlash and was isolated by the housemates for prioritizing the game over emotional connection—just as Farrhana is now.
Farrhana Finds Support Online
Despite the isolation in the house, Farrhana’s strategic move has garnered significant support from a section of the show’s audience. Fans took to social media, praising her for playing the game aggressively and strategically, echoing the support Asim Riaz had received when he was declared a “lone warrior.”
One supporter commented: “Farhana did amazing 😍 I’m loving her. If not Asim, then Farrhana will lift the trophy now, Inshallah!”
Another user defended her competitive approach, writing: “She’s here to play the game, not to take care of somebody’s emotions!”
A third user succinctly captured the comparison: “Asim and Farrhana, both are fire!”
Other House Updates
In recent episodes, contestants were seen participating in a task requiring them to carry teddy bears on their backs, ensuring the toys did not touch the ground. Failure to comply with this rule resulted in the housemates losing items from their ration supply.
This week, the contestants nominated for eviction include Malti Chahar, Neelam Giri, Gaurav Khanna, and Mridul Tiwari. Host Salman Khan is set to announce who will be leaving the house in the upcoming Weekend Ka Vaar episode