'Bigg Boss Marathi 6 cut my humor, most contestants were fake,'REVEALS Karan Sonawane aka focused Indian- Exclusive

Karan Sonawane, popularly known as Focused Indian, became one of the most talked-about contestants of Bigg Boss Marathi 6. His unexpected eviction left not just fans but also fellow contestants stunned. In this candid conversation with ETimes, Karan opens up about his shocking exit, his bond with Prajakta and Ayush, his take on fake personalities inside the house, and his plans to reveal the “real” Bigg Boss through his YouTube channel.Karan, Your eviction from Bigg Boss Marathi 6 was one of the most shocking eliminations so far. Were you expecting it, or was it completely unpredictable?If people found it shocking, I think that itself is my win. I’m seeing reactions from across Maharashtra, my friends, fans, even contestants were shocked. When I watched the episode after coming out, I realized how stunned everyone was, especially when Sachin re-entered the house. Before I left, most people believed I would stay. They felt my strategies were visible 24/7 inside the house, even if they weren’t fully shown on television.After coming out, I understood that many things weren’t shown. I don’t know what the makers’ intentions were, but I’m happy I gave my 100 percent. If anyone wants to know why my eviction happened, they should probably ask Bigg Boss Marathi they must have had a strategy. I have no regrets. I wasn’t crying because I got eliminated. I was crying because I felt bad for Prajakta. With both Ayush and me out, her two pillars were suddenly gone. Imagine going home and not finding your parents that’s what it must have felt like for her. You mentioned that the house might now lack humor. What do you mean by that?The humor was me. Sagar also has a funny side, but when I was there, I used to initiate the fun and mischief. I recently found out that even my humorous moments were cut down in the last two weeks. I don’t know why. I was just being myself. Maybe that made people uncomfortable, I don’t know if “scared” is the right word, but I was taking humor to another level and entertaining the house.Perhaps they preferred showing fights because that’s what people expect from Bigg Boss. But I was too real for a reality show. I believed “be yourself” actually meant be yourself. Many contestants come in with a script in their heads. Apart from four of us, I felt most people had fake personalities. I’m proud I walked out with my real personality intact. You often spoke about a ‘card’ inside the house. What was that about?That card was between me and Rakesh Vapat. He knows about it. I don’t know if he’ll ever use it but I definitely will. My Bigg Boss journey hasn’t ended. It ended inside the house, but outside, I’m starting a new one. On my YouTube channel, I’ll share the real inside perspective. Viewers only see one hour; I lived with these personalities 24/7. I want to give people a reality check.Will you collaborate with contestants on your YouTube channel?Of course. Whoever gets eliminated, I’ll speak to them one by one. I had disagreements with many, but I never disrespected anyone below the belt. I want their perspective too. I know how people behave inside, now let’s see how they present themselves outside.You had a special bond with the swimming pool in the house. Tell us about that.(Laughs) Yes, that was my pool! I’m a water baby. Wherever I go, I jump straight into the pool.Ayush was the only one who joined me once because I told him the captain should jump with me. Cold water therapy helped me a lot. I have a dust allergy that triggers fever, and the pool helped regulate that. It also kept me mentally alert while others were sleepy. I truly miss that pool!During Bhaucha Dhakka, you mentioned having strong support outside. What went wrong?The support was there, and I don’t blame anyone. But maybe people expected me to adopt a fake personality for the game, which I refused to do.Bigg Boss isn’t scripted, I can guarantee that. The problem is contestants come with scripts in their heads. Fights are often stretched unnecessarily. I’m someone who tries to solve conflicts, not drag them. People thought I was laid-back or only sticking with Prajakta, but we were playing individual games. That part just wasn’t shown.Who do you think will win the game?If I have to name someone, maybe Raqesh Bapat because he knows the game. But I don’t want someone experienced to win. I genuinely want Prajakta or Tanvi to win. A new person should take the trophy.What were your best and worst days in the house?The worst days were when I felt I was doing so much, but nothing was being shown. I later realized that was true. The best days were simple, sitting in the balcony with my people, laughing and enjoying.One major life lesson you learned from Bigg Boss?Don’t believe people blindly. Also, staying away from my phone for 35 days was my biggest achievement. I’m a content creator, but now I use my phone only for work. Bigg Boss reopened emotions I had buried. Through Prajakta, Ayush, and Sachin, I formed pure, heartfelt connections, something rare in today’s transactional world. I miss that innocence.