In a dramatic conclusion to the Bigg Boss OTT 3 grand finale on Friday, actor Ranvir Shorey narrowly missed out on the trophy, which was claimed by Sana Makbul. Rapper Naezy finished as the first runner-up. Despite being one of the top three finalists, Shorey expressed his disappointment in an interview with News18, alleging bias from the show’s producers.
Shorey criticised the outcome, asserting that Makbul did not contribute positively to the show. “I don’t think she has done anything positive in the house. Other than going on and chanting, ‘I am selfish,’ ‘I want to win,’ or assuming that the show is about how much bad talk you can give and calling it determination, I don’t think she has added any positive influence on anything in the house or on the housemates,” Shorey remarked.
“I don’t consider her the most deserving candidate. But yet, I think Bigg Boss had a soft spot for her somewhere. I feel she got the votes. That needs to be respected. Congratulations to her… Armaan could have been the winner. I could have been the winner.”
Addressing whether he regretted his harsh words for Makbul, Shorey stood firm. “She said some harsh things to me and she got a befitting reply to that,” he stated. The final episodes of Bigg Boss OTT 3 saw the rivalry between Shorey and Makbul intensify.
Tensions in the House
A particularly contentious moment occurred during a task where contestants had to place their heads inside a pillory and smile continuously while being provoked. During Shorey’s turn, Makbul launched personal attacks, targeting his 13-year-old son and his divorce from actor-filmmaker Konkona Sen.
Makbul taunted, “How old is your son? 13, right? And he is in the US. Why are you here then? You are more interested in the ₹25 lakh than the trophy and you mentioned how you want to use the money for your son’s college. But ₹25 lakh isn’t enough for that.”
She continued, “You are on dating apps, right? How many dates have you been on? Man is hitting century and is still on dating apps; can anyone believe? He has a 13-year-old son in the US and is still doing all this.”
Following the task, an infuriated Shorey confronted Makbul, saying, “Today you brought up my 13-year-old son. So, in case you needed proof of how you think. This is it. Gutterchaap (roadside) it is.”
The heated exchanges and allegations of favoritism have sparked discussions among fans and industry insiders alike, highlighting the intense and often controversial nature of reality television.
