Key Highlights:

  • Exit not linked to Bigg Boss: Mahhi Vij clarified her departure from "Seher Hone Ko Hai" had nothing to do with joining "Bigg Boss 20."
  • Decision made in January: She revealed she had wanted to quit the show back in January, but the exit took time to materialise.
  • Bigg Boss offer came only 20 days ago: Mahhi said the reality show approached her just 20 days before her entry, ruling out any connection to her exit.
  • Emotional attachment to previous show: She admitted she wasn't mentally prepared to leave "Seher Hone Ko Hai" as it remained close to her heart.
  • On joining Bigg Boss: Mahhi said the timing finally felt right after years of speculation about her joining the show.
  • On career revival: She acknowledged Bigg Boss plays an important role in reviving careers and changing public perception of contestants.

Mumbai: Popular television actress Mahhi Vij, who has entered "Bigg Boss 20," has clarified that her exit from her previous show "Seher Hone Ko Hai" was not linked to her participation in the Salman Khan-hosted reality show, saying she had decided to quit in January itself.

"I had quit the show long back, and this show came to me just 20 days back. So, it's not related at all. That exit wasn't sudden. I wanted to quit the show in January, but it was taking time, and I'm sure the creatives were not ready to leave me," Mahhi told IANS.

She added, "And I was also not mentally prepared to leave the show because it's very close to my heart. But yes, I didn't leave the show for Bigg Boss."

"Always Try Something New"

Upon joining the show, Mahhi said one should always try something new.

"Bigg Boss has been in each and everybody's (list)... You can say it's been the most-awaited show of the year, so I wanted to be part of it. I actually didn't want to be part of it. I love to watch it, but I don't know what made me take this decision to be part of it. And I'm really excited."

Mahhi said that rumours of her joining the show had surfaced every year, but this time she felt the timing was finally right. "And there's always the right time to do things. I mean, there's a time for everything. I think that time has come," she said.

"Enemy Of Enemies, Friend Of Friends"

Describing herself and what viewers can expect from her on the show, she said: "Mahhi, as a person, I am very kind-hearted. I'm very short-tempered also, at the same time. I'm very loving. I'm a friend of friends, but also an enemy of enemies."

"I don't like to rub people the wrong way, and I don't want the same for myself. The rest, I don't know what will happen inside. Maybe a different Mahi will be seen."

On Bigg Boss And Career Revival

Talking about Bigg Boss being seen as a platform for reviving careers, the former wife of Jay Bhanushali said: "So, nothing can revive your acting career? I could have done something else to revive my career, but yes, definitely, it also plays an important part in our lives."

"It changes, and it has changed a lot of people. People we didn't know about earlier, we know about today. It really changes everyone's identity for good," she said.