Bigg Boss 14's Jaan Kumar Sanu: Unlike other divorced parents, my father Kumar Sanu has never supported me
Jaan Kumar Sanu got evicted from Bigg Boss 14 on Sunday (November 23). Now that the young singer is out, he shared his take on the contestants in the house and spoke at length about being accused of being a 'nepo kid' by Rahul Vaidya. Excerpts: (By : Tanvi Trivedi) (Photo: Instagram)
On not taking a stand and following others
He said, "That’s because I was timid, innocent and believed that I had to adjust and co-exist with everyone in the house. Just because I was nice and trying to be friends with everyone, people thought that I never took a stand or had an identity. If fighting with one another is how you get noticed in the show, then sorry, I can’t keep fighting with people to get noticed. Every contestant, who enters the house, feels that they will get brownie points only if they fight and add to the drama." (Photo: Instagram)
On accustions of being a 'nepo kid' by Rahul Vaidya
Speaking about his fight with Rahul Vaidya which sparked the nepotism debate all over again, Jaan shared, "Rahul Vaidya is the smartest of the whole lot! But it was quite silly of him to start a fight with me on nepotism because everyone knows that I am not a product of nepotism. I guess he did not have any reason to nominate me, so without any concrete reason, he called me a ‘nepo-kid’. To be honest, I am hearing this term for the first time in my life. But Rahul is quite shrewd and knows how to play the game. He will last long on the show."
On his equation with his father
Jaan hasn't been in touch with his father for 27 years. Stating the reason, Jaain explained, "We are three brothers and have been single-handedly brought up by my mother, Rita Bhattacharya. My father has never been a part of my life. I have no idea why he never supported or promoted me as a singer – you can ask him why."
Never supported by my father
Jaan candidly said, "There are so many celebs in the industry, who have got divorced and remarried. They may not talk to their ex-wife, but they have never shied away from supporting their children from their first marriage. They have always taken responsibility for their children. But, in my case, my father Kumar Sanu refused to keep in touch with us." (Photo: Instagram)
On Kumar's videos when he was in the house
Jaan added, "Initially, he had uploaded a video on social media regarding my upbringing and then there was another one supporting my work, so, I believe he has mixed feelings for me. I have not seen these videos. I don't think anyone has the right to raise questions on my upbringing because everyone has seen me in the show and appreciated my upbringing. And I feel I am not answerable to anyone on this. Also, it is not right for a father to continue having resentment towards his children for such a long time. You might have differences with your partner, but most couples have seen to it that the children do not suffer. That’s why I find it quite silly when people say I am a product of nepotism. I have created my own path and will continue to do so in the future.
On his equation with Nikki Tamboli
Jaan said, "Nikki Tamboli is a publicity hound and will do anything for attention. Her kissing me was also a publicity tactic to stay in the limelight on the show. She has no agenda, but to do anything for attention."
On strong contenders in the game
Jaan said, "Eijaz is a good human being, but I feel on the show, he is too conscious of the fact that he has to keep the focus on him, otherwise he will lose brownie points. Otherwise, who wakes up at 5 am and starts checking other people’s belongings? So, in the show, he is quite a different guy, playing his game and getting too aggressive at times. Aly Goni has entered the show thinking he is a great guy and will resolve matters, but all his tactics are not going to work. I feel Pavitra Punia is playing her game really well and she will be among the top five along with Eijaz."
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