Bigg Boss 19:   Zeishan Quadri Breaks Silence - Speaks on Tanya Mittal, Amal, and the Truth of the House

Bigg Boss 19 has reached its mid-phase, where friendships, rivalries, and strategies take new turns every day. Recently evicted contestant Zeishan Quadri, known for Gangs of Wasseypur, opened up in a conversation with Mayapuri magazine about his eviction, Tanya Mittal’s gameplay, Amal Malik’s “duplicity,” and other contestants. Here’s what he had to say…

 The audience was very disappointed after your eviction. They felt Zeishan left too early. How do you react to this response?

 I’m extremely grateful to my audience and fans for giving me so much love. Every media friend who’s asked me questions always starts with, “We’re shocked by your eviction.” Some ex-winners of this show even called me to say it was a shocking eviction. But that’s okay. I entertained my audience and fans as much as I could with the time I had. It was a good journey, and I’m feeling great about it.

You called Amal Malik “duplicitous”? He was your friend, so why say that?

 I considered Amal my younger brother, my junior version. But after coming out, I learned he was talking behind my back. If he had said it to my face, it would’ve been fun. His duplicity hurt me. He was the mastermind of the house, handling conflicts well. But my group fell apart because I was the glue holding everyone together.

You have a strong personality. But you weren’t very active on social media. You didn’t connect with people much. Was that a drawback? Did it lead to less audience support?

Yeah, I think I didn’t focus on social media the way others did. I gave more attention to my life and friends, something others probably couldn’t do. You have to give something to the audience every day, along with managing other work. I believed I’d give the audience something big on the 70th day… that’s why I came to Bombay, away from my family. My focus was on that, and it will stay that way because that’s why I’m here. But I learned something there. No regrets. I learned you need to carve out half an hour from your life for your people. Some videos, one-liners, photos, lifestyle… you have to update social media. I’ll do that now.

Shahbaz apologized to you multiple times. Why was that?

He’s been watching the show for six years. His sister became a star because of it. He knew everything—what would be shown and what wouldn’t. I had to learn a lot from him there. In fact, I was learning from him… but some of his actions… where he crossed the line… didn’t sit well with me. Not once, not twice, I fought with him three times. And it went well. Then he came to apologize, saying, “Yeah, I cross the line.” Because Amal and Basir made him realize it.

After your eviction, Tanya was crying. She was very upset. Seeing and hearing her reaction, what did you feel?

I wanted to say... Shahbaz was also crying there, Tanya was crying too. So Tanya, why weren’t you behaving as per my expectations? I mean, like... two days ago, Tanya told me that if there’s no brother, it won’t work. If there’s no brother, then hold on to that thing and move forward.

Amal is now quite influential in the house. His priorities with Farhana have gone below the belt. How fair is this? You supported Amal. What’s your opinion?

My opinion is that Farhana tore the letter. As a human being, she was ruthless. But as a contestant, she made a very smart move. She took herself a step ahead. She became captain for the fourth time, tenth time, what’s the difference? She wanted to be captain, so she moved forward. But her reactions after that… the teasing… taunting the family… sitting, eating, roaming, in the garden… smiling, smirking. That triggered Amal. Amal is emotional; he got provoked, went, broke the plate, and said the worst thing.

 What’s your take on Farhana’s strategy and her reactions?

 As a contestant, she played well. She became captain. But as a human, some things were wrong. Taunting, throwing food, provoking—that wasn’t right. But I learned from it that the game has a different perspective. Farhana provoked Amal, and Amal reacted. I’d say both were wrong.

What do you say about the other contestants in the house?

 Everyone was playing their own way. Kunika is a bit toxic; my bond with Shahbaz and Basir was good. I had a good connection with Tanya and Nehal too. Everyone had their strengths and weaknesses.

 Why did you call Kunika Sadanand “toxic”?

 I called Kunika toxic because I felt the show was protecting her. I got frustrated and said “nonsense,” but that’s the truth. I liked Basir and Gaurav. I won’t say much about wildcard Malti Chahar because I still need to observe her.

Who’s the most image-conscious in the house?

 Gaurav and Mridul.

 Who’s the “chilly” of the house?

 Tanya Mittal.

 Who’s the “bread and butter” of the house?

Shahbaz.

 Who’s someone whose presence or absence makes no difference in the house?

Pranit.

Who would you never want to meet after coming out?

 Nehal.

 Who’s the biggest BFF in the house?

 Best man? BFF is a heavy word. Maintaining friendship isn’t easy. Basir and Amal. Shahbaz. I had a good bond with them. We’ll see outside; we’ll get a response.

Describe your journey in one sentence.

 Babbar Sher (Lionheart).

 What did you learn from Bigg Boss? What’s next?

 I came to connect with Bigg Boss fans. Health issues troubled me a bit—dry eyes, fever. But coming out, I learned the truth. If I had guidance, my game would’ve been stronger. Now, I’ll focus on acting and writing. My stories are still to come.

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