Bigg Boss 17 finale: Munawar Faruqui takes home the trophy ; Had to face allegations

The famous stand-up comedian was asked to react to people accusing him of being a ‘fixed winner’ in an interview with ETimes. He replied saying people accusing him of being the ‘fixed winner’ should watch the whole season, and then they will release how much trouble he went through. He also mentioned that before Bigg Boss 17, he might have wanted to change people’s ‘perceptions’ about him, but now he knows he ‘can’t change everyone’s opinion’.

When asked about the Bigg Boss 17 winner being fixed, He said, “Yaar fixed winner ko itna sab go through karna pade toh it can’t be a fixed winner (If one has to go through so much scrutiny as a supposed fixed winner, then it can’t truly be a fixed winner). If I had been a fixed winner I would have got everything on a platter. Pura season gawah hai (The whole season is proof) that I’ve got nothing on a platter, I’ve worked hard and a lot. My answer to people, who are calling me a fixed winner is – ‘Just sit and watch the entire season and you will realize that it wasn’t fixed’.”

He further added, “Having said that, people can have that feeling because, when you have a strong fanbase, and you do such reality shows a lot of things are at stake and you lose a few things. To win things, then you give it your best. Mujhe lagta hai ye pyaar hai logon ka (I think I won because of people’s love), and people who are calling me a fixed winner, I can’t change their opinion. Maybe before going to Bigg Boss, I would have wanted to change perceptions, but now I feel I can’t change everyone.”

The much-anticipated moment arrived with the Bigg Boss 17 Finale streaming live at 6:00 pm on Sunday. Munawar Faruqui secured the winner’s title for this season and actor Abhishek Kumar became the first runner-up. Further, after Abhishek, Actor Mannara Chopra came third, and actor Ankita Lokhande came fourth on Bigg Boss 17. Some Bigg Boss viewers have a viewpoint that Abhishek was more deserving to win the trophy than Munawar. However, some reports suggest that Munawar won the trophy with a huge difference in votes.

Munawar is known for his witty one-liners and captivating presence, the stand-up comedian has won a reality show for the second time after winning Lock Upp season 1 in 2022. Post the BB win Munawar sat with the media to share his journey and future goals. While asked about the same, Munawar said, “I haven’t planned anything. We haven’t slept for two to three nights. The finale shoot began at 6 am and we haven’t yet wrapped up with everything. I haven’t been able to process things. I am feeling quite drained, mentally.” Proceeding further, the winner said, “I would like to figure out many things. I want to focus on myself and improve things that need to be done. I also want to make sure that nobody is hurt because of me and I want to take care of the same and rest everything else is sorted.”