BB15: For me, Bigg Boss was a huge thing because I thought the show makes you - Umar Riaz

Umar Riaz has been one of the most talked about contestants on Bigg Boss 15 and he continues to grab attention a week after his eviction. Riaz has had quite a journey on the show so far, with its own set of ups and downs, but he has also made a place in the hearts of the viewers, so much that fans were upset over the eviction.

India Forums got in touch with Umar and he spoke to us about the journey, highs and lows from the show, and more. Read the conversation here.

Your eviction caused havoc and created headlines. Fans are disappointed with why you had to face the eviction.

I feel that because I am not a celebrity face and not a channel face, maybe that is why when bugger celebrities make mistakes, no action is taken on them and people watch them and love them and a face like me would come and is an underdog, and people are like he is Asim's brother and when I outshine them, they feel like I am a threat to them. They were waiting for me to make a mistake, whereas everyone has done mistakes. Simba, for example, there hasn't been a more violent push, Shamita has done it, Tejasswi has done it, and by that logic, more than half the people should be out. It was on people and yet I was out. I am just disappointed, that's all I want to say.

Karan was told that he takes a stand only for you and not the rest. What do you feel about it?

I told Karan why will you take a stand for Nishant, who has played against him, or Pratik, who pokes him. Shamita, I agree, but even she has played against him, she was never a part of the team, and she never lent support. All the baggage can't be given to Karan. It's basically don't take a stand for me but stand up for everybody else. Just don't take a stand for me because I speak about Tejasswi, that also simply show her true self.

Do you think Tejasswi has changed Karan towards Rashami?

I think Karan is also playing his game and it's not like he should support Rashami, if I am supporting her. I was inside, I did not support Teja, and yet he did support Rashami. Later, he was told so much he said that okay, fine. He doesn't have to support my friends even after me, so even if he doesn't support me, he is doing his job. I felt bad about him nominating her and he can't play against Tejasswi, and hence he nominated her. I felt bad but I was like he has to play his game, it happens in a game. He is in pressure for not taking a stand for her girlfriend and so he is doing what everyone expects him to do..

What did brother Asim Riaz have to say?

What happened is, when I came out, I did not see social media, or anything, and I was like what should I do and tagged me as the most violent. The show wasn't my life, I have given 10 years to my profession. They targeted my profession and it affects you mentally. For me, Bigg Boss was a huge thing because I thought the show makes you, I thought what will I do about being a doctor, because people would call me violent. I was very low and Asim explained things to me and I wanted to upload that picture as soon as it airs.

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Who do you think is in the house and a non-deserving contestant?

I think everyone is deserving no matter how they have played. I think everyone has worked hard and no one is non-deserving. I think I would be happy if my friend Karan wins. Apart from that, there is Shamita, Rashami. If someone from them wins, I'd be happy.

Would you do Khatron?

Show is good. Right now, for the next couple of months I want to be myself but I am sure I will do the show if it is offered.

Your message to the fans.

I would just say that thank-you guys for all the love. It is unbelievable and keep supporting me for the projects ahead and I will keep working hard and entertaining you.