21 September,2026 11:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kanika Mann (Picture via JioHotstar)
Kanika Mann has offered viewers a glimpse into a more vulnerable side of her personality during her stint on Bigg Boss 20. In a candid conversation inside the house, the actress opened up about trust, relationships and how past experiences have shaped the way she deals with emotional attachments. She also described herself as "hyper-independent" after learning to rely largely on herself.
Speaking about her approach to relationships, Kanika explained that she now tries not to expect too much from people. "Main puri koshish karti hoon ki main saamne wale se ek paise ki umeed na rakhoon. Log bahut practical hain," she said. The actress admitted that broken trust affects her deeply, especially when she has placed complete faith in someone.
Kanika went on to reflect on moments from her past when she needed people she had trusted. "Jo mera trust hota hai, toh main wahan toot jaati hoon," she said, adding that it took her a long time to become the person she is today.
Recalling those experiences, she questioned whether the people she had relied on were actually present when she needed them. Kanika said she had even turned down work and struggled to return to her professional routine during that phase. "Maine bahut waqt liya hai aaj aisa insaan banne ke liye... jahan mujhe fark nahi padta. Kaun kaam aaya tha uss samay par," she shared.
The conversation then moved towards her tendency to remain independent. Kanika explained that she has worked extensively on herself and has become comfortable being on her own. "Mera maanna hai ki jab log bolte hain ki hyper-independence, woh mera ho chuka hai," she said.
Elaborating on the idea, the actress added, "Main emotionally apne upar dependent hoon. Financially apne upar dependent hoon aur socially bhi mujhe akele rehna pasand hai."
However, Kanika acknowledged that her independence has also made emotional vulnerability difficult. "Maine apne upar bahut kaam kiya hai aur ab mujhe itni si attachment se bhi darr lagta hai," she admitted.
Her revelation comes at a time when her equation with Gullu has also been discussed inside the Bigg Boss 20 house. The two have been seen sharing playful moments and conversations, with their bond becoming a talking point among the contestants.
Kanika's emotional admission adds another layer to her journey on the reality show, showing how her experiences with trust and dependence continue to influence the way she approaches relationships inside the house.
