BIGG BOSS is one of the most controversial shows on television with a huge following. Hosted by Bollywood star Salman Khan, the show has gained much more popularity since the previous seasons and offers a real and up-close look at celebrities. However, Bigg Boss has also pushed the limits of immense fights that may have created anxiety and mental issues for the show’s participants.
Competing with different personalities with limited luxuries, away from family and loved ones is definitely something that is not very easy to do. According to India Today, loneliness can lead to negative emotions such as irritation, helplessness, frustration, anxiety, stress, and even depression. Let’s take a look at some of the popular Bigg Boss contestants who have opened up about their mental health issues.
1. Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia
Nimrit Kaur is a contestant on Bigg Boss 16 Ongoing and opened up about her mental health issues during a one-on-one chat with other contestants inside the house. She said that she suffered from anxiety and depression and took treatment for the same. She faced a breakdown while sharing this and mentioned that she had trouble sleeping and was claustrophobic.
2. Eiyaz Khan
Eijaz Khan has been one of the eminent contestants on Bigg Boss. During an interview with ETimes, the actor revealed that ‘I haven’t come out of mental illness. It is an ongoing process. There’s a time when I’m still afraid of being alone, and sometimes I’m afraid of myself.”
3. Divya Agarwal
Divya Agarwal was the winner of Bigg Boss OTT and in many interviews she has shared about her mental health issues. The actress shared her experiences with anxiety at home with other contestants. She also mentioned that she faced a very difficult time after her father’s death.
4. Pratik Sehajpal
Pratik Sehajpal was one of the most beloved contestants on Bigg Boss 15. After his journey with Bigg Boss, in many interviews, he talked about how hard the show had been on his emotional and mental health.
5. Shamita Shetty
Hosted by Karan Johar, Shamita Shetty was a part of Bigg Boss OTT. According to Pinkvilla, the actress revealed that the death of her ex-boyfriend was difficult for her to handle. She also mentioned Neha Bhasin, her co-contestant on the show, about her anxiety issues.
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