Bigg Boss 19 just got a whole lot more intriguing! Neelam Giri’s recent eviction has sparked a whirlwind of conversations, especially after her candid revelations about Tanya Mittal’s unusual nickname for Amaal Mallik and her own surprising farewell message to him. But here’s where it gets controversial—was it all just friendly banter, or is there more to the story than meets the eye?
Following her exit from the Bigg Boss house on Sunday, November 9, alongside Abhishek Bajaj in a shocking double eviction, Neelam Giri sat down for an exclusive interview with Zoom/Telly Talk India. In a heart-to-heart conversation, she shed light on the dynamics between Tanya Mittal and Amaal Mallik, particularly Tanya’s habit of calling Amaal ‘Bhaiyya’ (brother). Neelam defended Tanya’s choice, explaining, ‘I never see my own good in friendship. I will always stand by Tanya. Amaal started calling himself ‘Bhaiyya’ first. If he’s comfortable with that label, why shouldn’t she reciprocate? I would’ve openly said I don’t like calling you brother if it bothered me. I see him as a friend, and I’m glad Tanya eventually called him ‘Bhaiyya.’ It’s all about mutual respect.’
But here’s the part most people miss—Neelam’s own ‘I Love You’ to Amaal as she left the house. When probed about this, the Bhojpuri actress clarified, ‘I said it to lighten the mood because everyone was feeling down. My relationship with Amaal is more of a playful ‘nok-jhok’ (friendly banter). I don’t have romantic feelings for him; I admire him as a friend. He’s genuinely a great guy—he never spoke ill of me behind my back, and I respect him immensely. He’s quite shy, so I often teased him.’
Neelam’s 78-day stint in the Bigg Boss house came to an end when Pranit More was given the power to save one contestant among her, Abhishek Bajaj, and Ashnoor Kaur. He chose Ashnoor, leading to Neelam and Abhishek’s eviction from the Salman Khan-hosted show. But here’s the question that’s dividing fans: Was Pranit’s decision fair, or did he miss an opportunity to keep stronger players in the game? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
Written by Sumit Rajguru, a journalism graduate passionate about redefining entertainment journalism through compelling narratives. Stay tuned for more updates on this drama-filled season of Bigg Boss 19!
