Becoming the first contestant to get evicted from the Bigg Boss 17 house mid-week, former housemate Navid Sole gets candid with The Pioneer about his eviction, violence in the house, and more.
The current ongoing season of Bigg Boss has been special in its own way, apart from the never-ending brawls, of course. The 17th season welcomed not only one but two international personalities to be a part of the show. While at the moment we see K-pop sensation Aoora enrapturing hearts in his own way, we also see the sassy pharmacist Navid Sole being a definite sweetheart!
All grateful for the amazing experience, Navid described his time at the Bigg Boss as truly ‘incredible’. “It tested my mental capacity and health, providing a valuable challenge,” enthuses the former contestant. “I learned a lot about myself, made great friends like Ankita, Aishwarya, and Abhishek, and even had the opportunity to meet Salman Khan.”
And undeniably, his fashion game on the show was top-notch. But he did face a bit of a fashion struggle. He enunciates, “My clothes got stuck in customs at Mumbai airport for 3–4 weeks. During that time, I borrowed clothes from Vicky and focused on accessorising. Despite the limited wardrobe, I love expressing myself through fashion, as it truly reflects who I am. It was a great opportunity to showcase my style, even though my clothing was stuck in customs.”
His eviction was the first one to take place during the week. For the unaware, the housemates had to choose three contestants who they considered were the least deserving. When Navid’s name was spoken, many people were astonished and moved. Rinku Dhawan and Jigna Vora, both close to Navid, were visibly moved.
He does feel his eviction was a little unfair just for the reason of language as a barrier, and he goes on to say, “I was consistently improving and learning about myself. In comparison, I feel I have stronger attributes than Aoora, especially considering his mentioned communication issues and barriers.” Basically, if not him, he strongly believes that Arun, Tehelka, or even Anurag should have been eliminated at that time, contributing less, and mainly spending their time sleeping in the house.
Going ahead and sharing a valuable lesson that he took from the Bigg Boss house, he says it is to be cautious about trusting people. “In this game, putting too much trust in others often leads to betrayal and backstabbing. So, I’ve learned to be more guarded in a chaotic environment like that.”
Due to all the chaos and brawls, something that really takes a toll is the mental health being affected, and seconding to this, he says, “It was a challenging test of coping abilities, showing how much one can endure. While it made me stronger mentally and physically, it also highlighted the importance of mental health. It’s crucial to openly discuss and address mental health issues, as keeping them inside can lead to more damage over time. Speaking out is a key step towards healing.”
The show brings a lot of heartbreak and friendships being broken. In fact, the bonds one shares during the beginning of the show change; while best friends turn into foes, on the other side, the ones who initially didn’t seem like they existed turn into some great emotional bonds. The show, he says, indeed brings both heartbreaks and friendships. “From the start, I knew Mannara, Munawar, Ankita, Aishwarya, and Neil would be my friends. However, I felt a disconnect with Anurag, Tehelka, and Arun. When I entered the house, Mannara, Neil, and Aishwarya were the first people I instantly clicked with, and Munawar became a close friend as well,” he says, adding, “I understand; physical violence is never acceptable. Tehelka’s aggressive behaviour, especially throwing a pillow that hit my head, was unacceptable. I expressed my anger and told Tehelka that such behaviour is not tolerated. Unfortunately, this led to his elimination as it was a clear violation of the rules.”
Well, he is hoping for Ankita Lokhande or Mannara Chopra to win the trophy because, to him, they stand out as the queens in the competition. Oh, and, of course, Munawar too. But “I don’t support Arun’s rude behaviour, like throwing cake on Ankita’s face during the weekend ka vaar. I think Arun should be reprimanded and possibly removed from the house.”
With a lot of talk happening around his bond with Abhishek, here’s what he has to talk about: “Abhishek was a wonderful person and a dear friend. We formed a close connection, sharing details about our personal lives and offering valuable advice. He remains a great friend, and I’m looking forward to seeing him outside of the house.” In fact, “I’m ready for a catfight with Orry because he was playing around with Abhishek, which is not right. Orry, I’m coming for you.”
During his stint on the show, he did feel frustrated with a few contestants who targeted him based on translation issues, which he finds unfair and biased. “Despite Hindi not being my first language, I always did my best to contribute.”
With all the ferocity that we see at the moment, he too feels, “Violence is not acceptable, and I don’t believe in or tolerate it. I sincerely hope that Bigg Boss takes swift action, as they are vigilant in monitoring the events inside the house. Putting a stop to any form of violence is crucial, as it sends the wrong message to the world.”
All-in-all, he signs of saying “It’s disheartening to see the level of gossip and bitchiness going on. People being sweet to your face and gossiping behind your back reveal their true personalities. Honesty and self-awareness are crucial; enjoying the experience without manipulating or backstabbing is the right approach. Backstabbing is not the right way to achieve your goals.”
All grateful for the amazing experience, Navid described his time at the Bigg Boss as truly ‘incredible’. “It tested my mental capacity and health, providing a valuable challenge,” enthuses the former contestant. “I learned a lot about myself, made great friends like Ankita, Aishwarya, and Abhishek, and even had the opportunity to meet Salman Khan.”
And undeniably, his fashion game on the show was top-notch. But he did face a bit of a fashion struggle. He enunciates, “My clothes got stuck in customs at Mumbai airport for 3–4 weeks. During that time, I borrowed clothes from Vicky and focused on accessorising. Despite the limited wardrobe, I love expressing myself through fashion, as it truly reflects who I am. It was a great opportunity to showcase my style, even though my clothing was stuck in customs.”
His eviction was the first one to take place during the week. For the unaware, the housemates had to choose three contestants who they considered were the least deserving. When Navid’s name was spoken, many people were astonished and moved. Rinku Dhawan and Jigna Vora, both close to Navid, were visibly moved.
He does feel his eviction was a little unfair just for the reason of language as a barrier, and he goes on to say, “I was consistently improving and learning about myself. In comparison, I feel I have stronger attributes than Aoora, especially considering his mentioned communication issues and barriers.” Basically, if not him, he strongly believes that Arun, Tehelka, or even Anurag should have been eliminated at that time, contributing less, and mainly spending their time sleeping in the house.
Going ahead and sharing a valuable lesson that he took from the Bigg Boss house, he says it is to be cautious about trusting people. “In this game, putting too much trust in others often leads to betrayal and backstabbing. So, I’ve learned to be more guarded in a chaotic environment like that.”
Due to all the chaos and brawls, something that really takes a toll is the mental health being affected, and seconding to this, he says, “It was a challenging test of coping abilities, showing how much one can endure. While it made me stronger mentally and physically, it also highlighted the importance of mental health. It’s crucial to openly discuss and address mental health issues, as keeping them inside can lead to more damage over time. Speaking out is a key step towards healing.”
The show brings a lot of heartbreak and friendships being broken. In fact, the bonds one shares during the beginning of the show change; while best friends turn into foes, on the other side, the ones who initially didn’t seem like they existed turn into some great emotional bonds. The show, he says, indeed brings both heartbreaks and friendships. “From the start, I knew Mannara, Munawar, Ankita, Aishwarya, and Neil would be my friends. However, I felt a disconnect with Anurag, Tehelka, and Arun. When I entered the house, Mannara, Neil, and Aishwarya were the first people I instantly clicked with, and Munawar became a close friend as well,” he says, adding, “I understand; physical violence is never acceptable. Tehelka’s aggressive behaviour, especially throwing a pillow that hit my head, was unacceptable. I expressed my anger and told Tehelka that such behaviour is not tolerated. Unfortunately, this led to his elimination as it was a clear violation of the rules.”
Well, he is hoping for Ankita Lokhande or Mannara Chopra to win the trophy because, to him, they stand out as the queens in the competition. Oh, and, of course, Munawar too. But “I don’t support Arun’s rude behaviour, like throwing cake on Ankita’s face during the weekend ka vaar. I think Arun should be reprimanded and possibly removed from the house.”
With a lot of talk happening around his bond with Abhishek, here’s what he has to talk about: “Abhishek was a wonderful person and a dear friend. We formed a close connection, sharing details about our personal lives and offering valuable advice. He remains a great friend, and I’m looking forward to seeing him outside of the house.” In fact, “I’m ready for a catfight with Orry because he was playing around with Abhishek, which is not right. Orry, I’m coming for you.”
During his stint on the show, he did feel frustrated with a few contestants who targeted him based on translation issues, which he finds unfair and biased. “Despite Hindi not being my first language, I always did my best to contribute.”
With all the ferocity that we see at the moment, he too feels, “Violence is not acceptable, and I don’t believe in or tolerate it. I sincerely hope that Bigg Boss takes swift action, as they are vigilant in monitoring the events inside the house. Putting a stop to any form of violence is crucial, as it sends the wrong message to the world.”
All-in-all, he signs of saying “It’s disheartening to see the level of gossip and bitchiness going on. People being sweet to your face and gossiping behind your back reveal their true personalities. Honesty and self-awareness are crucial; enjoying the experience without manipulating or backstabbing is the right approach. Backstabbing is not the right way to achieve your goals.”
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‘I feel I have strong attributes as compared to Aoora, especially considering his mentioned communication issues and barriers.’
