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Bigg Boss 18: After eviction, Shilpa Shirodkar says contestants fought to get Salman Khan’s attention

In an exclusive interview, Shilpa Shirodkar revealed that she wants Karanveer Mehra to win.

Shilpa Shirodkar talks about equation with Mithun Chakraborty. (Photo: Shilpa Shirodkar / Instagram)

Actress Shilpa Shirdokar was a promising contender for Bigg Boss 18 grand finale but, her journey on the show ended just four days before the show’s end. After making it to the top 6, Shilpa got evicted from the show. Art director Omung Kumar brought her out after she received the least number of votes. Vivian Dsena, Karanveer Mehra, Eisha Singh, Rajat Dalal, Chum Darang, and Avinash Mishra are now the finalists on the show. Though upset with her eviction, Shilpa calls this the best journey of her life. In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, the Bigg Boss 18 contestant spoke about her experiences on the show.

Talking about her journey Shilpa shared, “We knew there was going to be a mid-week eviction, but I didn’t know I would get evicted. You cannot be confident about anything towards the end of the show. But I had the best journey of my life; I was very unique on the show.” She reflected upon her changed equation with Vivian Dsena and said, “I don’t know what went wrong between Vivian and me, he got carried away with Avinash. With Karanveer, my relationship stayed rock steady despite people telling him every week that I was tearing him apart. If one person in a relationship doesn’t want to see the other side and just believes one side of the spectrum, it’s best to walk away from him.”

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She added, “I don’t know what happened in the confession room, we learned from the media about Nouran and his conversation. After the media left, the whole question that revolved around him was why he put me and Karan under the bus. Even when the media questioned him, he had no answers to give.”

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Giving her opinion on being called manipulative and hypocritical, Shilpa commented, “I have learned from this house that people will judge you and will have a point of view, so you shouldn’t care much. It all boils down to a lot of insecurity. Things that happened in the week are spoken about during the weekend. When Salman speaks to them, it becomes like an ‘oh my god’ moment. We were never waiting for that attention, it would happen organically.”

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Talking about who she sees winning the game now, she named Karan, but Shilpa also had an interesting take on Rajat Dalal. “My personal favourite is Karan. I have seen him grow from being criticised to being appreciated to wanting this so badly. After Karan, it should be Chum, her growth has been unreal. Then obviously it would be Vivian. I’ve not understood Rajat as a person, the kind of human he portrayed to be or shows, I have not met people like that, so he is a character I have not understood. If people think he deserves the trophy, I am no one to judge that.”

Bigg Boss 18 grand finale premiere on January 19 on Colors TV at 9:30 pm.

Nawaz Javed Kochra

Nawaz Javed Kochra is a seasoned entertainment journalist at The Indian Express Online, bringing nearly a decade of expertise to the forefront of cultural reporting. With a focus on the television and Over-The-Top (OTT) landscapes, he has established himself as a prominent voice in the industry, known for his high-profile celebrity interviews and insightful coverage of the Indian entertainment sector. Experience & Career Nawaz holds a Master of Arts in Communication and Journalism from Mumbai University, providing him with a rigorous academic and ethical foundation. In his 11-year career, he has navigated through several of India's leading media houses, building a portfolio that spans digital, print, and broadcast media: The Indian Express: Currently leads coverage of TV and OTT content, producing both written analysis and popular video interview segments. Former Roles: He began his career at the iconic Stardust Magazine and later held key positions at Zoom TV, Zee Multimedia, MissMalini, Bollywood Bubble, and Raindrop Media. Expertise & Focus Areas Nawaz’s beat is characterized by a blend of exclusive access and trend analysis. His core areas of expertise include: Reality Television: Specialized coverage of major franchises like Bigg Boss, providing behind-the-scenes insights and winner profiles. OTT Ecosystem: Tracking the shift from traditional cable to digital streaming platforms, with a focus on web series and digital premieres. Celebrity Profiles & Interviews: Nawaz is celebrated for his ability to foster candid conversations with industry stalwarts, from music composers like Amaal Mallik to other TV legends. Investigative Entertainment News: Reporting on sensitive industry developments, including legal disputes and personal stories of resilience within the acting community. Authoritativeness & Trust With a reputation built on years of networking and credible reporting, Nawaz Kochra is a "known face" in the Mumbai media circuit. His work at The Indian Express adheres to the publication's "Journalism of Courage" standard, ensuring that even entertainment reporting is approached with accuracy, sensitivity, and transparency. His educational background and extensive tenure across diverse media platforms provide him with the authoritative perspective required to analyze the rapid evolution of Indian show business. ... Read More

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