Bigg Boss 16 Exclusive! Manya Singh: My stylist and PR backed out last minute

Manya with Salman Khan

Former Miss India, Manya Singh is among the contestants of Salman Khan's reality show 'Bigg Boss 16.' Manya who comes from a humble background and made it big after years of struggle, admits the reason she took up the show was, she didn't want to go- out of sight, out of mind. She spoke to mid-day.com about her plans for the show, her favourite ex-contestants, family and more.

What were your reasons for taking up Bigg Boss?

The show came last minute but I felt this year is the right time to go on aboard because -out of sight out of mind! That was my motive behind accepting the show and I needed it right now.

Who are your favourite ex-contestants?

I'm not a regular viewer but I have seen some episodes. I liked Rubina Dilaik and Sidharth Shukla. You should either take a view of people who are not getting there or people who got there! I always have my eye on the first and second contestants. I watched Sidharth and Asim Riaz a lot.

The show is known to rake up controversies...

Let's making the house a loving one! Never follow what others have done, make your own way.

What duties do you plan to take up?

I'll just go for what Bigg Boss gives me but my preference is cooking.

What will you miss from the outside world?

I will miss my parents, Ganpati bappa, my crown and my dog.

Are you a people's person?

If the person in front of me is kind and humble only then I get along, otherwise there is always a conflict in my brain no matter how much I try!

Thoughts about host Salman Khan?

He's amazing and I'm honoured to share the stage with him.

What have your preparations been like?

It has been a rollercoaster. I was suffering from viral fever and my parents were away. Then my stylist and PR backed out. I tried to manage and come here but I haven't done any preparation.

Are you open to finding love in the house?

I want to be a strong woman, finding love should not be my pillar. Just Manya is enough!

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