Zeishan Quadri opens up on culture Shock, Says women’s habits don’t define their character

In the latest episode of Bigg Boss 18, actor and writer Zeishan Quadri showed a side of himself that deeply impressed both the housemates and the audience. Known for his blunt nature and straightforward opinions, Zeishan shared an experience from his own life that highlighted how society often wrongly judges women.

During a heartfelt conversation with fellow contestant Baseer Ali, Zeishan spoke about how people tend to connect women’s habits with their character, when in truth, these two things are not related at all. He said that many times women are judged for simple lifestyle choices, but such judgments are unfair.

Recalling his personal journey, Zeishan shared how he moved from Wasseypur, Dhanbad, to Mumbai, and the cultural differences were initially overwhelming for him. He remembered being shocked when he first saw women smoking cigarettes in public. He admitted that at that time, he immediately associated the habit with their character, something he later realized was completely wrong.

Zeishan explained, “In the beginning, I thought if a woman smokes openly, her character should be questioned. But when I lived in Mumbai for a few months, met these women daily, saw them working, traveling, and handling responsibilities, I understood that their habits or personal choices had nothing to do with their values or character. We are the wrong ones if we judge them for such things.”

In the beginning, I thought if a woman smokes openly, her character should be questioned. But when I lived in Mumbai for a few months, met these women daily, saw them working, traveling, and handling responsibilities, I understood that their habits or personal choices had nothing to do with their values or character

- Zeishan Quadri

This honest confession struck a chord inside the house. Many contestants admired the maturity in his words, and the audience outside too praised him for voicing something that is rarely discussed openly on such a platform. Social media quickly picked up the moment, with fans applauding Zeishan for breaking stereotypes and challenging old mindsets.

Zeishan has always been known for his thought-provoking one-liners and strong presence. But this time, his candid views not only entertained but also sparked meaningful conversations about society’s unfair judgments. Many viewers felt this was one of the most impactful and heartfelt moments of Bigg Boss 18 so far.

By sharing his own cultural shock and the way his thinking evolved, Zeishan sent across an important message: habits don’t define character. His words reminded everyone that respect should not be based on stereotypes but on understanding and humanity.

With this, Zeishan Quadri once again proved that he is not just playing the Bigg Boss game, but also leaving behind valuable lessons for people to think about.