Former Bigg Boss 17 contestant and singer Firoza Khan, popularly known as Khanzaadi, is ready for a fresh chapter in her reality TV journey. As she gears up to enter Farah Khan–hosted reality show The 50, Khanzaadi has addressed one of the most talked-about moments from her past — her tense exchanges with Bigg Boss host Salman Khan.
In an exclusive interaction with Zoom/Telly Talk India, Khanzaadi reflected on her controversial stint in Bigg Boss 17 and candidly spoke about whether she regrets her behaviour toward the Bollywood superstar.
Khanzaadi Reflects on Her Bigg Boss 17 Experience
Looking back, Khanzaadi admitted that repeatedly expressing her desire to leave the Bigg Boss house was a mistake. She clarified that her actions were never driven by disrespect.
“There is a misunderstanding. I have always respected Salman Khan sir. I have been his fan since childhood, and I still admire him a lot,” she said.
Addressing the perception that she did not listen to Salman Khan on the show, the singer explained that emotional vulnerability played a major role.
“It was my first reality show. I couldn’t understand the dynamics. When someone hurts me, I expect them to talk about it. I felt it was bias, and that confused me,” she shared.
Khanzaadi added that she often misunderstood Bigg Boss’s tone and format, which led to emotional reactions that came across differently on screen.
“I Should Have Been Polite and Calm”
In a moment of honesty, Khanzaadi acknowledged that she does regret how the situation unfolded.
“I shouldn’t have done it. I should have been more polite and calm,” she admitted, calling the experience a learning curve rather than a rebellion.
Her remarks reflect a noticeable sense of growth as she prepares to re-enter the reality TV spotlight with The 50.
Khanzaadi’s Fresh Start With The 50
Hosted by Farah Khan, The 50 promises an intense competitive format featuring 50 well-known personalities. For Khanzaadi, the show represents redemption, maturity, and a chance to redefine how audiences see her.
She joins an impressive lineup of contestants that includes Rajat Dalal, Chahat Pandey, Urvashi Dholakia, Archana Gautam, Monalisa, Nehal Chudasama, Sapna Choudhary, Yuvika Chaudhary, Prince Narula, Nikki Tamboli, Digvijay Singh Rathee, among many others.
The extended list also features Karan Patel, Ridhi Dogra, Shiny Doshi, Faisal Shaikh (Mr Faisu), Dino James, Manisha Rani, Hamid Barkzi, Bebika Dhurve, Vikrant Singh Rajpoot, Maxtern, and Adnaan Shaikh, making it one of the most star-packed reality shows of the year.
When and Where to Watch The 50
The 50 will premiere on February 1 and air daily at 9 PM on JioHotstar, with television broadcasts following at 10:30 PM on Colors TV.
As Khanzaadi steps back into the spotlight, audiences will be watching closely — not just for drama, but for transformation.
