Key Highlights

  • Emotional moment: Mahhi Vij broke down while talking to Aman Gandhi in the Bigg Boss 20 house.
  • The trigger: She said she had no personal problem with Mary Kom, but felt there was bias in how the kitchen was being run.
  • The memory: As a child, when her sister asked for corn soup at a restaurant, a relative asked, "Is your father paying for it?"
  • No grudge: Mahhi said she still treats that relative's children well, and is today the most successful among them.
  • The context: Bigg Boss 20 premiered on September 6 with 17 contestants, including boxing legend Mary Kom.

In the Bigg Boss house, kitchen duties often spark fights. But for Mahhi Vij, a recent dispute stirred something much older. The television actress turned emotional while talking to fellow contestant Aman Gandhi, explaining why the situation in the kitchen affected her so deeply.

Mahhi clarified that she had no personal issue with Olympic medallist Mary Kom, but said she felt there was bias in the kitchen, and that it reminded her of painful experiences from her childhood.

"Tere Baap De Raha Hai Paise?"

"Mujhe aise koi problem nahi hai Mary ji se, but the way she is biased in the kitchen, that is not nice. I start getting reminded of my childhood, which hurts me. Main lower middle class family se hoon. Hum childhood mein kabhi restaurant nahi gaye. Hum restaurant relatives ke saath gaye the. Meri behen ne bola, 'corn soup peena hai,' toh relative ne bola, 'tere baap de raha hai paise?' Aur main aaj bhi unke bachchon ke saath achhe se behave karti hoon. Aur pata hai tereko, aaj sabse zyada successful main hoon," she said.

(I don't have any problem with Mary ji, but the way she is biased in the kitchen is not nice. I start getting reminded of my childhood, and that hurts me. I come from a lower middle-class family. We never went to restaurants during our childhood. We went to restaurants with relatives. My sister said that she wanted to have corn soup, and a relative said, 'Is your father paying for it?' And even today, I behave nicely with their children. And you know what, today I am the most successful among them.)

Why It Matters: A Memory Many Will Recognise

Mahhi's story is not unusual, which is exactly why it may resonate. Many people who grew up in lower middle-class families remember moments when money, or the lack of it, made them feel small in front of relatives. A single remark about who is paying can stay with a child for years.

Her reaction to the kitchen dispute shows how such memories can shape the way people respond to perceived unfairness as adults, especially around something as basic as food. At the same time, her choice to stay cordial with the relative's children, and her pride in her own success, adds a note of resilience to the story.

The Other Side

The episode reflects Mahhi's perception of how the kitchen is being managed. Mary Kom's response to the allegation of bias has not been part of this conversation, and viewers are likely to see how the dispute plays out in upcoming episodes.

Inside Bigg Boss 20

Bigg Boss 20 premiered on September 6, 2026, with Salman Khan returning as host. He welcomed 17 contestants into the house, a mix of television stars, digital creators, musicians and sportspersons.

Mary Kom, the world champion boxer, is making her reality television debut on the show. Mahhi Vij is known for television shows such as Laagi Tujhse Lagan, while Aman Gandhi is known for playing Rithik Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.

The Bottom Line

A disagreement over kitchen duties turned into one of the season's more personal moments. Mahhi Vij's story about a bowl of corn soup is a reminder that in the Bigg Boss house, even small daily tasks can bring old wounds to the surface.

With inputs from IANS.