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Armaan Kohli's stint in Bigg Boss might have been dominated by Tanishaa and the police complaint by Sofia Hayat, but his agenda was very clear - to get work when he came out. And out he came on Saturday, saying he had no regrets about his stint. The first thing he did after his eviction was eat butter chicken and rice. "Wishing wall wale task mein maine maanga tha ki mujhe butter chicken khila do, toh woh bahar aate hi mujhe mil gaya. I'm speaking to mediapersons before speaking to my family," he admitted.
On his eviction I would not say it (the eviction) was expected or unexpected. Kai baar Saturday ko mujhe lagta tha ki iss baar main bahar jaane waala hoon. Initially, I had thought that I would survive only for three to four weeks, but the viewers loved me and kept me in the house. But I am happy that main 97-98 days andar kaatkar aaya hoon. I am a winner in my own head. Staying in the house for so many days is an achievement.
On his angry outbursts and fights with fellow contestants There are eight contestants with whom I haven't fought. I won't take their names. I am planning to come back as a villain in films. These three months were like my auditions for the Karan Johars and Aditya Chopras. When I had entered the show, I had clearly said, 'I am coming in to play a game. Jo mujhe tu bolega, main usse tu bolunga. Jo mujhe aap bolega, main usse aap bolunga.' Agar aap dekhiye toh main hamesha Gauahar ko Gauaharji hi bolta tha ya Kamya ko Kamyaji hi bolta tha. Jo mujhe tu karke bolta tha, usse main tu hi bolta tha. You need two hands to clap. Agar koi action hoga, toh uska reaction hoga. In our real life, we have the option of sitting in our car and leaving, if we get into an argument with someone. In the house, you have to stay with those people. Yahaan se bachke rehna possible nahi hai. Jo mila hai wohi waapis diya hai. Yeh teen mahine mere bade waale producers-directors ke liye auditions thay. I hope that Bigg Boss helps start a new innings in my career. I am going to work hard. And if all goes well, by the grace of Lord Shiva, you might soon see me on screen.
Bigg Boss seems to have done you good in terms of bringing you back into the limelight. What are your future plans?
I will come back with a vengeance to do more work. I am not very keen on doing television. I have two home productions lined up and will feature in Rumi Jaffery's movie. I will now be after Salman Sir for a job. Hopefully, I should get four to five movies.
On his eviction I would not say it (the eviction) was expected or unexpected. Kai baar Saturday ko mujhe lagta tha ki iss baar main bahar jaane waala hoon. Initially, I had thought that I would survive only for three to four weeks, but the viewers loved me and kept me in the house. But I am happy that main 97-98 days andar kaatkar aaya hoon. I am a winner in my own head. Staying in the house for so many days is an achievement.
On his angry outbursts and fights with fellow contestants There are eight contestants with whom I haven't fought. I won't take their names. I am planning to come back as a villain in films. These three months were like my auditions for the Karan Johars and Aditya Chopras. When I had entered the show, I had clearly said, 'I am coming in to play a game. Jo mujhe tu bolega, main usse tu bolunga. Jo mujhe aap bolega, main usse aap bolunga.' Agar aap dekhiye toh main hamesha Gauahar ko Gauaharji hi bolta tha ya Kamya ko Kamyaji hi bolta tha. Jo mujhe tu karke bolta tha, usse main tu hi bolta tha. You need two hands to clap. Agar koi action hoga, toh uska reaction hoga. In our real life, we have the option of sitting in our car and leaving, if we get into an argument with someone. In the house, you have to stay with those people. Yahaan se bachke rehna possible nahi hai. Jo mila hai wohi waapis diya hai. Yeh teen mahine mere bade waale producers-directors ke liye auditions thay. I hope that Bigg Boss helps start a new innings in my career. I am going to work hard. And if all goes well, by the grace of Lord Shiva, you might soon see me on screen.
On the case Sofia Hayat filed against himAbhi mujhe kuch pata nahi hai. Bas main ek din ke liye bahar aaya tha to sort out the issue. Sofia ka issue hai, it has just been blown out of proportion. Yeh jo format hai Big Brother ka ya Bigg Boss ka, yeh international format hai. The contract mentions that you cannot hit a person. If I had done that, do you think I would've got a chance to re-enter the house? Aapne jo kiya hai, shaayad aapko woh shobha deta hoga. Mere mein utni class hai. However, I wish the best to Sofia. Apart from this, I can't talk much about the legal case.
On Tanishaa and their friendship She is a very, very close friend and we share a close relationship as buddies. She was my only confidante in the house. Bahut achcha dost kamaya hai. She has done a lot for me. There were times when the other contestants would target us and we would sit alone. They would plan against us. I wish her all the best and she is on the top of my friends' priority list. I know I gave her a peck on the cheek, or a hug. But I also hugged Ajaz, Andy and Sangram. It's not a big issue (about me and Tanishaa). I am happy that I have earned a friend like her. After she comes out, I would like to have a long chat with her. Usse aage agar kuch hoga, toh dekha jaayega. We would like to maintain privacy in this matter. We would like to keep this a little private, if anything moves ahead. We come from reputed families and don't want to embarrass them.
On allegations of Salman being partial towards him Aisa bilkul nahi hai. He knows me quite well. Despite that, he yelled at me and even at Tanishaa. Salman Khan ka opinion hai. Unko koi bol nahi sakta ki aisa karo ya waisa karo. Unko laga ki Armaan Kohli galat hai toh unhone kaha hai. Unhe laga hai ki Kushal galat hai toh unhone bola hai. I salute him and I feel he is the best host. I love this man. There can only be one Salman Khan
On Tanishaa and their friendship She is a very, very close friend and we share a close relationship as buddies. She was my only confidante in the house. Bahut achcha dost kamaya hai. She has done a lot for me. There were times when the other contestants would target us and we would sit alone. They would plan against us. I wish her all the best and she is on the top of my friends' priority list. I know I gave her a peck on the cheek, or a hug. But I also hugged Ajaz, Andy and Sangram. It's not a big issue (about me and Tanishaa). I am happy that I have earned a friend like her. After she comes out, I would like to have a long chat with her. Usse aage agar kuch hoga, toh dekha jaayega. We would like to maintain privacy in this matter. We would like to keep this a little private, if anything moves ahead. We come from reputed families and don't want to embarrass them.
On allegations of Salman being partial towards him Aisa bilkul nahi hai. He knows me quite well. Despite that, he yelled at me and even at Tanishaa. Salman Khan ka opinion hai. Unko koi bol nahi sakta ki aisa karo ya waisa karo. Unko laga ki Armaan Kohli galat hai toh unhone kaha hai. Unhe laga hai ki Kushal galat hai toh unhone bola hai. I salute him and I feel he is the best host. I love this man. There can only be one Salman Khan
What's the status of your relationship with Tanishaa? Viewers were privy to cosy moments between you two.
We would generally chat about the events that took place during the day when the lights went off. I will agree that in Tanishaa, I found a great friend and my affection for her is more than for anybody else. She is my priority as a friend. We both come from families with a film background and hence, I would not like to comment on it any further. I would meet her after seven days, once the show is over.
Do you see a future with her?
We haven't planned anything. If at all things progress, I would like to keep it private. But often relationships don't last once you get out in the real world. We are mature people and know better how to handle things. She is a very dear friend and I would want her to win the show. People feel that you have been disrespectful towards women. I am a mamma's boy and that says it all. I can't be disrespectful towards women. I feel women are superior to men. If I have wronged a woman, I have apologised and touched her feet. š
You seem to have inspired men who expect their wives and girlfriends to be like Tanishaa and face their tempers by being docile. (OMG This reminds me of an IF member hevin9 whose hubby would compare her to Tanisha & expected massages š)
I think Tanishaa should be an inspiration to all these women then. She is strong, independent and has her head firmly on her shoulders. And if they become like us, I'd also request them to end every argument within three minutes like we did inside the house.
While you didn't acknowledge a certain Tanya Singh, she spoke openly about your relationship with her. What do you have to say about it?
There is no equation. I have more female friends than males. We were friends. I was and am still single, both when I had walked inside and out of the house. If I had been in a relationship, I would have announced it. Why hide it? I have not lived-in with her. I stay with my parents.
We would generally chat about the events that took place during the day when the lights went off. I will agree that in Tanishaa, I found a great friend and my affection for her is more than for anybody else. She is my priority as a friend. We both come from families with a film background and hence, I would not like to comment on it any further. I would meet her after seven days, once the show is over.
Do you see a future with her?
We haven't planned anything. If at all things progress, I would like to keep it private. But often relationships don't last once you get out in the real world. We are mature people and know better how to handle things. She is a very dear friend and I would want her to win the show. People feel that you have been disrespectful towards women. I am a mamma's boy and that says it all. I can't be disrespectful towards women. I feel women are superior to men. If I have wronged a woman, I have apologised and touched her feet. š
You seem to have inspired men who expect their wives and girlfriends to be like Tanishaa and face their tempers by being docile. (OMG This reminds me of an IF member hevin9 whose hubby would compare her to Tanisha & expected massages š)
I think Tanishaa should be an inspiration to all these women then. She is strong, independent and has her head firmly on her shoulders. And if they become like us, I'd also request them to end every argument within three minutes like we did inside the house.
While you didn't acknowledge a certain Tanya Singh, she spoke openly about your relationship with her. What do you have to say about it?
There is no equation. I have more female friends than males. We were friends. I was and am still single, both when I had walked inside and out of the house. If I had been in a relationship, I would have announced it. Why hide it? I have not lived-in with her. I stay with my parents.
Don't you have a temper problem?
I don't. I believe I have been the target for all 14 contestants right from the beginning. They were all insecure about me. I have not fought with eight out of 20 participants. I have made some genuine friends like Tanishaa, Andy, Sangram Singh, Elli Avram and Kamya Punjabi.
Your ex-girlfriend Ayesha Jhulka spoke about your temper and said that if a girl lodged a complaint against you, it must be true. Comment.
Ayeshaji is a wonderful human and I wish her good luck. May God bless her. If she has given such a statement, she knows more than me. She is married and with kids and hence, I would not talk about it any further.
What about the alleged violence with Sofia Hayat, who filed an FIR against you?
Something that could have been sorted within 90 seconds was blown out of proportion. Had I wronged Sofia, I wouldn't have been inside the house again. As per the format of the show, you cannot touch a person, let alone hit him/her.
But the cops charged you with sexual harassment and molestation after viewing the tape.
I can't comment on the case as of now. All I can say is that one can't touch a person. You give me a few more days and I will give you my side of the story.
Many feel that Salman Khan favoured you throughout while others, especially Kushal Tandon bore the brunt.
I beg to differ. He took my case on two occasions. I believe Kushal came under the hammer more probably because he did more wrong. It's Salman's opinion and I am nobody to question his judgment. He has always made us understand a situation and warned us for our betterment.
I don't. I believe I have been the target for all 14 contestants right from the beginning. They were all insecure about me. I have not fought with eight out of 20 participants. I have made some genuine friends like Tanishaa, Andy, Sangram Singh, Elli Avram and Kamya Punjabi.
Your ex-girlfriend Ayesha Jhulka spoke about your temper and said that if a girl lodged a complaint against you, it must be true. Comment.
Ayeshaji is a wonderful human and I wish her good luck. May God bless her. If she has given such a statement, she knows more than me. She is married and with kids and hence, I would not talk about it any further.
What about the alleged violence with Sofia Hayat, who filed an FIR against you?
Something that could have been sorted within 90 seconds was blown out of proportion. Had I wronged Sofia, I wouldn't have been inside the house again. As per the format of the show, you cannot touch a person, let alone hit him/her.
But the cops charged you with sexual harassment and molestation after viewing the tape.
I can't comment on the case as of now. All I can say is that one can't touch a person. You give me a few more days and I will give you my side of the story.
Many feel that Salman Khan favoured you throughout while others, especially Kushal Tandon bore the brunt.
I beg to differ. He took my case on two occasions. I believe Kushal came under the hammer more probably because he did more wrong. It's Salman's opinion and I am nobody to question his judgment. He has always made us understand a situation and warned us for our betterment.
Bigg Boss seems to have done you good in terms of bringing you back into the limelight. What are your future plans?
I will come back with a vengeance to do more work. I am not very keen on doing television. I have two home productions lined up and will feature in Rumi Jaffery's movie. I will now be after Salman Sir for a job. Hopefully, I should get four to five movies.
Is he already backing off from all the colorful times he had at big boss or just buying time for Tanisha to come out & speak to her family since only his parents have given verbal approval that to known through people, not given to media directly??? What do you think ? Will this be a classic case of Minty Pinty Thank Pintu ? or This one will be another blooming couple of BB7 ?
No Bashing please, only opinions. This is the last week. the less ugly it gets the better.
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