Exclusive – Bigg Boss 19: Neelam Giri opens up about her journey; reacts to buzz around Tanya Mittal’s luxurious lifestyle and calls Farrhana–Tanya’s friendship fake

Bhojpuri actress Neelam Giri, who recently got eliminated from the Bigg Boss 19 house, joined Times of India TV for an exclusive conversation. During the interview, Neelam spoke about her journey inside the house, addressing several hot topics that stirred discussions among viewers. From sharing her thoughts on the stories surrounding Tanya Mittal’s luxurious lifestyle to candidly calling Farrhana Bhatt and Tanya’s friendship fake, Neelam didn’t hold back. She revealed her unfiltered opinions about her fellow contestants and her future plans. (Photo: Instagram)

I was so attached to that place that it truly felt like I was leaving my home. I became very emotional because of it. I had grown so close to my friends — Amaal, Shehbaz, Kunickaa Ma’am, and Tanya, and only then did I realize how deeply connected I was to them. That’s why I started crying. I didn’t like the feeling; honestly, no one would. But it’s okay. I think I’m really missing Shehbaz, Tanya, Amaal, and Kunickaa Ma'am, those four or five people mean a lot to me. (Photo: Instagram)

I said it in good humour, just to make her laugh. It wasn’t meant in any other way. She’s a good friend of mine and will always be. I don’t care about what she said or didn’t say; she’s my friend, and I like her just the way she is. She’s genuinely a very nice girl. (Photo: Instagram)

Abhishek’s eviction was a huge shock for me as well. I honestly thought Pranit would save him, but unfortunately, he didn’t. Abhishek is a really nice guy and was a strong contender, he added great value to the show. But what can we do? Maybe Pranit couldn’t fully understand the situation or got confused under pressure. It was equally surprising for me. I had a feeling that Pranit wouldn’t save me or Ashnoor and I was sure he would save Abhishek, but still, something definitely went wrong there. (Photo: Instagram)

Yes, that’s just how she is. Farhana’s nature is such that when she makes a mistake, she rarely admits it or apologizes. By the time she realizes it, it’s usually too late. That’s simply her way, she often fails to understand situations and ends up arguing or damaging friendships and relationships inside the house. It’s just how she operates, and she even openly admits that she’ll behave that way. That’s her nature. I also know Tanya and her friendship is absolutely fake and only for the game. (Photo: Instagram)

I can’t blame the makers or their planning for this. If you receive fewer votes, it’s natural that you will be eliminated. They are not always unfair, everyone has been given a chance. If Kunickaa Ma’am got an opportunity, that’s a good thing; her presence has changed the dynamics of the game. But at the end of the day, it’s still a game, and only one person can win. There is really nothing more to say. I don’t have much knowledge about these things anyway. (Photo: Instagram)

I didn't really care about what Tanya said. I felt she was just trying to entertain and wasn’t doing any harm, she was simply learning. That’s why I told her several times to stop it, again and again. I think she was just playing around with me. She can’t actually do anything — she just says whatever she wants to. (Photo: Instagram)

I never did any research about Tanya, nor did I Google her. I’ve always considered her my friend, and that’s all that matters to me. I don't care what she has or doesn’t have, she is still my friend. It’s not a big deal. Even if she did have all those things, good for her. She comes from a nice background — you can tell from her sarees, jewellery, and accessories. She's from a well-deserved, respectable background. (Photo: Instagram)

To be honest, I was very close to her. But after saying all kinds of things about everyone, she used to say this one that 'my values are like this, and she has been raised in a very good way with good values. It became a fixed one-liner: ‘Whatever you say, my values are like this, I am like this.’ And the conversation would just end there. Honestly, I still don’t fully understand Tanya's perspective or what her side truly is. Inside that house, everyone plays from their own point of view, so it’s hard to figure out someone’s exact character, we also get confused and fail to understand at times. But as a girl, as a woman, she's very strong. She has a distinct personality that people really appreciate. She is unique and adds a lot to the show. I genuinely like her, and even if she isn’t showing her true self right now, I’m sure she’ll express it once she’s out. (Photo: Instagram)