Mahhi Vij has described Bigg Boss 20 as a “divorcee special” during a conversation inside the house, turning attention toward the personal journeys of several contestants and their new chapters in life.
Bigg Boss has never been short of conversations about relationships, and the latest season is proving no different. During a recent episode of Bigg Boss 20, actress Mahhi Vij made a candid remark about the personal journeys of some of her fellow contestants, describing the season as a “divorcee special” and referring to their lives after separation as a “second innings.”
The comment came during a conversation involving actress Isha Rikhi and boxer Mary Kom. While the discussion brought personal relationships into the spotlight, both contestants appeared reluctant to discuss details of their private lives.
Mahhi Vij makes the ‘divorcee special’ remark
Mahhi was speaking with Isha about the kind of conversations she enjoys when the discussion moved toward relationships and life outside the Bigg Boss house.
During the exchange, Mahhi referred to herself, Isha and Mary Kom while joking that three contestants on the show were going through a new phase of life after separation.
She described it as a “divorcee special” and said that their “second innings” was underway.
The remark quickly became one of the more talked-about moments from the episode because it brought the contestants’ lives away from the cameras into a conversation happening inside the reality-show environment.
However, the discussion also highlighted an important boundary: not every contestant appeared comfortable turning personal relationship matters into television content.
Isha Rikhi says she wants her own identity
The conversation between Mahhi and Isha also touched on why Isha chose to participate in Bigg Boss 20.
Isha explained that she has generally maintained a relatively private public profile and wants viewers to know her for her own work and identity rather than primarily associating her with a relationship.
Her comments reflected a broader theme that frequently emerges on celebrity reality shows: public figures often enter such programs hoping to introduce audiences to a side of themselves that exists beyond headlines and relationships.
For Isha, establishing her own identity appeared to be an important part of that journey.
Mary Kom chooses not to discuss her personal life
Mahhi later brought up the subject of Mary Kom’s divorce while the contestants were together in the living area.
Mary Kom did not appear interested in discussing the matter on the show.
Mahhi suggested that conversations about former relationships do not necessarily have to be negative and that people can remember positive experiences as well. However, Isha questioned why the subject was being pursued when someone had indicated that they did not want to discuss it.
The exchange subsequently became a talking point among viewers, with the episode once again demonstrating how difficult it can be to balance entertainment, curiosity and personal boundaries on a reality show.
Mahhi Vij and Jay Bhanushali’s separation
Mahhi Vij has also experienced major changes in her personal life.
Mahhi and actor-host Jay Bhanushali publicly announced their separation earlier this year after 14 years of marriage. In their statement, the former couple emphasized mutual respect and a desire to prioritize peace rather than conflict.
The two have continued to share parenting responsibilities. Their family includes their daughter Tara as well as their foster children, Khushi and Rajveer.
Despite their separation, Mahhi and Jay have continued to be involved in their children’s lives, occasionally sharing family moments publicly.
Bigg Boss 20 turns personal journeys into a major storyline
The inclusion of contestants from different professional and personal backgrounds has given Bigg Boss 20 plenty of material for discussion.
Mahhi Vij brings years of television experience to the show, while Mary Kom represents one of India’s most accomplished sporting careers. Isha Rikhi, meanwhile, has spoken about wanting audiences to recognize her independently of her relationships.
That mix has created conversations that extend beyond the usual arguments and alliances associated with Bigg Boss.
Mahhi’s “divorcee special” comment may have been delivered casually, but the conversation that followed raised a more serious issue about how much of a celebrity’s private life should become entertainment.
For viewers, the coming episodes will reveal whether the subject returns or whether the contestants move on to other aspects of their lives inside the Bigg Boss house.
