She was the favourite to win the show. Most of the celebrity guests who went on the show were rooting for her. She has a huge fan following on social media, which supported her. However, Bani Judge ended up as the runner-up on the show that saw aam aadmi Manveer winning the trophy. Here Bani tells us about her journey in the house, why she stills feels like a winner, her thoughts about Lopamudra Raut and more...
Are you disappointed that you came so far and didn't win the trophy?
Yes, because this was definitely something that I wanted to win. And, I could see the love every day, so I knew that there was no way I could lose. Staying 107 days in the house hasn't been the easiest for me. And it may sound lame, but since day one of the show I felt I was going to win. Even before going into the house, I had told Gauahar (Khan) that I will be winning the show. At no point did I feel I will lose, not even when I got nominated or did not win a task and people said 'what are you doing', I had no doubts, I just had this overwhelming feeling that I will win. So, it's definitely disappointing that I didn't. Even now, when Manveer has got the title, I still feel like I have won. I think after a few days, it will sink in.
Who do you feel deserved to win the show?
I am glad that Manveer was with me among the top two. I even told him that when we were going to meet Salman sir back stage. In a way it is good for the show which was about aam aadmi vs celebritiy, that an aam aadmi has won. More than anything I am happy that it's someone deserving, who has won it.
How do you look back on your journey in the house?
It was extremely difficult. There were more downs than ups. I don't know how to explain. So many things happened. I aged while I was in the house, I have got one beautiful white hair! I also grew one more wisdom tooth while I was in the house, it is so bizarre.
What is the first thing that you did after coming out of the house?
The first thing I did was hang out with Gauahar who came to meet me in the finale. She will be leaving tonight, which is very sad and I will join her soon, wherever she goes (she hasn't disclosed). Before that I will chill with my mother and eat lots of food. More importantly, I will stay away from the phone!
But you have been away from it for over 100 days!
Yes, and I loved it. It is digital detox.
If you could go back and change one thing in the house, what would it be?
I will tell them to send oats in the normal ration and not in the luxury budget. And add more eggs!
Who will you keep in touch with from inside the house?
I have told the contestants, especially from the aam aadmi side, who want to come and try in the industry, to contact me if they need help in getting place to stay, etc. And Gaurav I just met during the finale. Plus he stays close to my house. Then there's Karan (Mehra) with whom I will keep in touch.
How has the stay inside the house changed you?
I will find out when I go out in the real world. If anybody tells me anything right now ' do this or do that,' I will say okay. I have become highly obedient! (Laughs).
You had a lot of fights with Lopa. What do you have to say about her?
Lopa is awesome, we just had some miscommunication in the house. It was always the wrong time - when she would talk to me I would be in a bad mood and when I would try to talk to her she would be highly defensive. But Lopa is a great girl.
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