Every season of the reality show Bigg Boss grabs headlines, whether for controversies, dramatic twists, or celebrity revelations. Recently, Bollywood actress Tanushree Dutta opened up about the show in an interview and made it clear why she has never been a part of it. Speaking to one of the media houses Tanushree revealed that the makers have approached her repeatedly over the years, but she has consistently declined their offers because she values her privacy and refuses to compromise on her principles.
Tanushree Dutta
“For the last eleven years, they have been trying to get me on the show,” Tanushree said. “Every season, I get a call, and every season I refuse. I even scold them sometimes. I simply cannot live in such an environment. I don’t even share my home with family members because I like my own space, so how can I stay in a house full of strangers?”
Tanushree Dutta
The actress disclosed that she was offered a huge paycheck to participate but still chose to stay away. “They once offered me ₹1.65 crore because a Bollywood actress of my level had been paid that much,” she revealed. “A stylist from the Bigg Boss team even told me they could increase the amount if I agreed, but I turned it down without a second thought.” Tanushree further explained that no amount of money could convince her.
Tanushree Dutta
“Even if they offered me the moon, I wouldn’t do it. The idea of men and women sharing beds and fighting under one roof is unacceptable to me. I’m particular about my diet and lifestyle. How could anyone think I would sleep next to a man on a reality show for publicity? I am not that desperate, no matter how many crores they offer.” Over the years, Bigg Boss has paid record sums to some contestants. During Bigg Boss 14, wild-card entrant Aly Goni earned around ₹16 lakh per week, taking home approximately ₹2.8 crore, while actress Rimi Sen was offered about ₹2 crore for her stint in Bigg Boss 9.