25 September,2025 06:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shehbaz Badesha
Shehbaz got candid with the housemates as he shared a personal struggle from his early career. He revealed that when he released his first song, he had to sell his own car to Zeishan just to make ends meet. His story struck a chord and set the tone for a larger conversation on struggles in the industry.
Zeishan picked up from there and reflected on the challenges of working in films. He emphasised that the industry demands resilience, saying those who succeed are the ones who don't shy away from risks and losses. "Jigra chahiye bohot to put in the money and stay in the game," he noted, highlighting that it takes immense courage to invest and persist.
Zeishan further elaborated that everyone's struggles look different, but the real, raw struggle in life is worrying about basics like food and shelter. "Once the basics are secured, only then can you fully focus on your work," he added.
The conversation drew in Amaal, Tanya, and Neelam, who also extended their thoughts on hardships and survival in the entertainment space, making it one of the more grounded and reflective discussions of the day.
Earlier, Shehbaz openly accused Abhishek of being unfair and biased. According to him, Abhishek only favours one contestant - Ashnoor - and cannot be trusted to be a fair sanchalak.
Shehbaz pressed Abhishek hard, insisting that if he truly values friendship, he should save Awez from nominations this week. "This is your friendship test," Shehbaz declared, even challenging him to "be a man" and stand up for his friend.
Adding more fire, Shehbaz reminded Awez that he never took a stand for Nagma when she was evicted, despite their friendship - but now Abhishek had the chance to make up for it by saving Awez.
Despite the relentless pressure and accusations of bias, Abhishek didn't budge. He refused to commit to saving anyone yet, keeping the house guessing on who he would protect as captain.
