BB19'S Baseer Ali reveals facing 'politics' on Kundali Bhagya sets: 'They wanted drama,' Who is he accusing?

Baseer Ali, who recently made a striking entry into the Bigg Boss 19 house, sat down for an exclusive chat with India Forums and opened up about how his previous television stint on Kundali Bhagya prepared him for the chaos and complexity of the Bigg Boss house. While fans have admired his calm and composed nature on the reality show so far, the actor revealed that it didn’t come overnight. It was shaped by difficult experiences off screen.

Talking about his time on the set of Kundali Bhagya, Baseer didn’t hold back. “There was heavy politics on set,” he said. “Not by everyone, but some people, some elements were quite diplomatic. They had different ulterior motives. I don’t even know what they were seeking from people. They wanted controversy, they wanted drama, like the typical masala.”

Despite the behind-the-scenes tensions, Baseer maintained his composure and focus. “I just wanted my peace. They tried to bring out the beast inside me, but I didn’t let them,” he shared, hinting at the emotional restraint and mental strength he had to exercise during that time.

There was heavy politics on set. Not by everyone, but some people, some elements were quite diplomatic. They had different ulterior motives. I don’t even know what they were seeking from people. They wanted controversy, they wanted drama, like the typical masala.

- Baseer Ali

He further reflected on how these experiences served as a rehearsal of sorts for Bigg Boss. “Thankfully, I believe that certain things should be expressed at the right time and in the right place, like in Bigg Boss,” he added.

Known for his reality show background, Baseer has previously appeared on MTV's Roadies, Splitsvilla, and Ace of Space, which helped him build a reputation as a resilient and observant contestant. However, he admits that daily soaps, especially one as long running and high pressure as Kundali Bhagya, presented an entirely different challenge.

As the Bigg Boss 19 journey unfolds, fans are curious to see whether Baseer's past experiences will give him an edge in the high stakes game — one that is as much about strategy and social maneuvering as it is about survival.