10 September,2026 11:19 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kanika Mann and Rhiti Tiwari (Picture via Special Arrangement)
Rhiti Tiwari has opened up about the challenges of growing up as the daughter of actor-politician Manoj Tiwari. The singer and composer, who is currently seen on Bigg Boss 20, spoke about the pressure of carrying her father's name and how it has affected her life.
During a conversation with fellow contestant Mary Kom, Rhiti admitted that she has always felt she is under greater scrutiny because of her identity. She said that anything she says or does is often viewed through the lens of being Manoj Tiwari's daughter.
"Mere pe double pressure raha hai always. Mein jo bhi bolungi, âManoj Tiwari ki beti ne yeh bol diya, woh aisi hai'," she said, explaining how her individuality often gets overshadowed by her father's public image.
Rhiti further revealed that the pressure has gone beyond criticism and trolling, claiming that she has received disturbing threats because of her connection to her father. "Mujhe death threats aate hai, rape threats aate hai, cause I am his daughter. Mera opinion log count karte hai ki unka hi opinion hoga, aur unke dum par sab mujhe chadate hai," she said.
For Rhiti, the challenge is not only about living up to expectations but also about establishing an identity independent of her father. She expressed her desire to work, earn for herself and create a name based on her own achievements. "I want to work, earn for myself, and build my own identity," she said.
The Bigg Boss 20 contestant also opened up about her personal life while speaking to Kanika Mann. Rhiti reflected on how her parents' separation and watching her mother navigate life as a single parent influenced her understanding of relationships. She said, "I have seen my mother struggle as a single parent, and maybe that has stayed with me. I have met men who are very controlling, and I don't want to reach a point where someone has that much power over my life."
She revealed that she has also encountered controlling men in the past and made it clear that she does not want a relationship where another person has excessive control over her life.
Rhiti also shared that she had recently gone through heartbreak involving someone she had known for years. "My best friend and I have known each other for 20 years, and I was in love with him. Unfortunately, it ended in heartbreak recently," she said.
A singer, songwriter, composer and producer, Rhiti has released several independent tracks, including Baarish, Maansik Santulan, Jhoothi Baby and Ghum Chuke. She is now attempting to carve out her own identity through her Bigg Boss 20 journey.
