Carol made me miserable: Anupama
Rachna Kanwar
One half of the love-story that beautifully unfolded inside Bigg Boss' house, Anupama Varma is breathing easy these days away from the politics and negativity of the housemates.
The lovely lady is busy fielding a variety of questions about her 'munchkins', Aryan Vaid these days and is in no mood to spare the people who caused her grief inside the house.
You were the 'babe' in the house. How was it being pampered by the boys there especially Aryan?
First, when I went there I had no clue what this show is all about. For the first few weeks there I didn't even realize that people there were playing games as I went there to live in a home with a bunch of friends. I just thought I will not lose myself and continue being the way I was. I wanted to exit out the same way. But what was a great matter of pride for me was that without losing myself and without trying to be someone that I was not, I somehow won the love and respect of the majority of the housemates. This was clearly proven by the fact that I got my first nomination after 6 weeks. So, in a way it was my win. I was always reserved with the boys but I know that I earned their respect. I came to know that the boys had never nominated me in my entire stay. This I did without being overfriendly or without indulging in any of the stuff going on over there. I was never pressing their feet or doing any of the rubbish that was going on over there. It was disgusting. So it was a nice feeling being pampered and of course Aryan was my God sent angel there. It was quite tough once he left.
Did the fact that Aryan was clearly in love with you put pressure on you inside and after you left the house?
No, not really. Definitely, not inside. I have known him for six years and inside the house our friendship developed. There was a certain way that I knew he felt towards me, but I didn't know the extent of it. I wasn't close to him earlier and contrary to what has come in the press, I have never even had a cup of coffee with him before I entered the house. There was always a warm and friendly feeling but I never really went out of him. Towards the end of our stay in 'Bigg Boss', I realized that he had started caring a lot for me, very genuinely. Initially I was friends with him and then when you see someone showing so much of care on you, then it is natural that I reciprocate the same care. I had no idea of the extent of his feelings for me till I came out. I was just swamped by the press asking me when am I getting married to him and I was taken aback. I just needed to get my bearings right, which I still haven't. I haven't stepped out of the house even once in the night. I am so used to being home-bound.
Are you in constant touch with Aryan?
Well, yes. We knew each other even earlier and now I have spent 5 weeks with him. He was definitely very special to me and the little things we shared and did there are special. The song, 'Tere Mere Sapne' was beautiful. The co-incidence is that it is my favourite song and it turned out to be his favourite song as well. I think that this song is going to be a complete reminder of Aryan and Bigg Boss to me. I never thought that he would change himself completely for me.
How were you received by your friends and family?
My friends called and they said they were proud of me. So, I know that I have come out with a clean chit contrary to all other housemates that I have been talking to who had to face a lot of difficulty coming into the normal world. But mentally, it is taking me a little while to open up. When I came out that day, there were five nominations that day and I think I got out because I asked for mercy exit and I got sympathy votes because of Aryan. When I stepped out the relatives of other housemates were there like Ragini's mother, Deepak Tijori's wife and they said how can you be out as we thought you'll be the winner. My Dad who was there heard that and he said, 'Beta, I am so proud of you.' I was put at rest there. I do feel exposed as I am a fiercely private person. I have stayed away from link-ups and things like that.
What were your reactions when you saw the footage of people talking negatively about you?
Out of the 12 people 10 loved me, only Carol and Rupali were hostile towards me. Ragini was a clear case of jealousy as she liked Aryan. I think I have a heart big enough to forgive her. For me, from the day we stepped in I befriended her because everyone was ignoring her. When she cried she always cried in my arms. When she wasn't well, I took care of her, so I guess when she comes out she'll regret it. I always tried to underplay it whenever I was asked about her because I didn't want her image to get jeopardized. I think more than me Aryan was madder at her when he heard what she said after I left. He was hopping mad!
Who do you think was the right choice to go back?
I think from the public point of view Rakhi was a good choice as she is very entertaining. But if they really wanted a stir to be created there and the fake people to get sorted out then I think Kashmera should have gone. Kashmera is daring and bold and Rakhi gets scared somewhere and chickens out.
You were nominating Carol initially saying that she snores. Comment.
She has been snoring from day one. There were times when I wanted to be honest and say other things but I thought she is a colleague of mine. Maybe I should give her some time, but she was very rude and hostile to me. It is beyond my imagination. I think it was just a threat she felt from me as the boys liked me. I am dead sure that she is playing the game. Her body language was so bad that I had wept sometimes because of the way she would make me feel. If I would do well in any of the games then she would get totally upset. She made my existence really miserable. That was the main reason why I wanted to exit.