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Having roots in Afghanistan to 'possible' engagement rumours with an Afghani; when Bigg Boss' Arshi Khan made headlines

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Aug 24, 2021, 18:21 IST
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Having roots in Afghanistan to 'possible' engagement rumours with an Afghani; times when Bigg Boss' Arshi Khan made headlines

Arshi Khan, who claimed fame through the controversial reality show, Bigg Boss has made headlines time and again. This time, she is in the news for her "possible" engagement with an Afghan Cricketer. Let's take a look at times her statements created a stir:

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Arshi Khan's engagement

Recently, Arshi Khan came out in the open to speak about her "possible" engagement with an Afghan Cricketer. The TV actress said that after the Taliban has taken over Afghanistan, she fears for her engagement, and her parents might call it off. She told a news agency, "I was to get engaged in October with an Afghanistan cricketer. He had been chosen by my father. But after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, we may have to put an end to the relationship."

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'I'm not a Pakistani'

Arshi Khan claimed that she has been bullied at times because people misunderstand her to be a Pakistani. The actress stresses that she is an Indian and has roots in Afghanistan. Arshi said in an interview, "I'm an Afghani Pathan, and my family belongs to the Yusuf Zaheer Pathan ethnic group. My grandfather had migrated from Afghanistan and was a jailer in Bhopal. My roots are in Afghanistan but I am an Indian citizen."

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Missed having a boyfriend when I had COVID

Arshi Khan was infected with COVID-19 and during that time, she expressed her desire of having a boyfriend at that period. She had said, "When you are infected, you need to be all alone and isolated. You miss out on some love and care. I regret not being in a relationship and having a boyfriend. I feel it’s high time for me to get myself into a relationship. Just waiting for that Mr. Right, hopefully soon I'll find a Mehboob for myself."

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Her alleged relationship with Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi

Arshi Khan had claimed that she was in a relationship with Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi and even had a physical relationship with him. Arshi also went on record to say that she is pregnant with his child. However, later, she denied all these claims.

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Striptease video going viral

Arshi Khan stripped for team India's victory in 2016 and the video had gone viral. The actress said that she was happy with the team's win and that was her way of expressing happiness.

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Wearing a hijab with a bikini

Arshi Khan created a controversy when she posted a picture of herself in a bikini with a hijab over it.

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Claiming of being approached for a sex racket

The former Bigg Boss contestant once accused the self-proclaimed Godwoman of running a sex racket, and said that she was approached to be a part of it.

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Accused Swami Om of asking sexual favours

Arshi Khan also went on record to say that Swami Om asked for sexual favours from her twice and in return he would let an easy entry for her inside the Bigg Boss House.

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Going nude

Arshi Khan once even posted a nude picture of hers on social media with the Pakistani flag painted on her body.

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