Exclusive - Bigg Boss 19: From reacting to cheating allegations by Shubhi Joshi to vowing to never work with Amaal Mallik ever in future; Awez Darbar gets candid

Bigg Boss 19’s recently eliminated contestant Awez Darbar recently joined Times of India TV for an exclusive conversation. From responding to Amaal Mallik’s claim of giving him a Rs 20 lakh project to breaking his silence on the cheating allegations made by Shubhi Joshi, Awez opened up about several controversies surrounding him. He vowed to never work with Amaal in future ever and also slammed Shehbaz Badeshah for his dirty jokes. (Photo: Instagram)

They were trying to set a narrative. I came outside of the theatre room and spoke to Baseer and Amaal, and told them what was the need to say those things. I told Baseer I also know a lot about you. Should I say it? I still know those things. That’s the difference between me and him. I told him, “I never said anything about you, then how could you?” He replied that we could talk in private, but I said, “No, say it in front of everyone.” Then he claimed some third party told him things about me. He doesn’t actually know anything. (Photo: Instagram)

Baseer's PR team is posting that I did not say sorry. I am warning this to them as well, you want to say, should I say it? you are trying to show that he apologized but I didn’t. My character shows I didn’t do anything wrong, so why should I apologise? He himself has said in the BB house that he’s a big flirt. He admits it in front of everyone. If I call him out on that, what exactly did I say wrong? I never spoke anything about the outside world. He’s the one who breached the contract, not me. He did everything, yet I’m expected to apologize? What for? (Photo: Instagram)

I’m asking him, say whatever you know about me. I’m not scared. First of all, let me tell everyone this, whatever he’s claiming, that I gave work to Awez, that I gave business worth 20 lakhs, it’s all nonsense. I’m saying it openly: I’m not going to work with you ever in future. And not just that, I won’t let my family work with you either. In fact, I’ll even stop my friends from working with you because after Bigg Boss whoever comes out and works with you will not get fame, but shame. Everyone outside is abusing Amaal, calling him dogla, calling his group the bully gang. Everything is out there, nothing is hidden anymore. (Photo: Instagram)

And about that 20 lakh talk, let me make this very clear, I have proof. I have DMs where he was the one who reached out to me to work together, not the other way around. It started with him messaging me about a music video I’d already done with Nagma — that song had become a hit. He said we should recreate that success, so I agreed. After that, he (and his manager) kept sending messages and proposals about the project. The manager even shared stuff on my stories and other details as part of the deal. I replied politely with a 'thank you, brother'. If anyone spreads false claims about me, I’ll expose them, I won’t let it slide. (Photo: Instagram)

Let me make one thing clear: I never used my father’s connections to get work. My father is a national award–winning figure and has the standing to open huge doors, even work with big names like Sanjay Leela Bhansali was possible through him. But I deliberately chose not to take that route. I wanted to build my own name and earn my achievements myself. I care about my work, big or small. If I did not take it from my dad. Then who are you? (Photo: Instagram)

I’ve always said I don’t want to date, I want to focus on my work. I’m not ready for a relationship or marriage because of my past traumas and family issues. For nine years, I stayed focused on my career, but working closely with Nagma as a co-owner of Atarang Studio naturally brought feelings. I told her I couldn’t give 100% in a relationship and didn’t want to hurt her. We took a year-long break, but I missed her constantly. Just before Bigg Boss, I proposed, wanting to marry her. She made it clear I was still on a “trial period,” even on the show premiere. If I hadn’t been with Nagma, there’s no question of cheating, I wasn’t even dating anyone else for 10 years. I only want to focus on a future with her and won’t give attention to anyone else, even if they ask for a wild card. (Photo: Instagram)

Shehbaz is a really dirty player. At first, people thought he was entertaining, like Shehnaaz, and his jokes seemed funny. But now it’s clear he’s bullying others, hiding behind jokes, and then apologizing later, like he did about Praneet’s profession. How long can someone hide their true character? Initially, he controlled himself, but when that control slipped, he tried to overpower everyone with his loudness. He didn’t expect Praneet More to push back, and that’s when Shehbaz’s real self came out. Praneet, on the other hand, has always stayed true to himself, that’s real character. Shehbaz lacks that. Shehnaaz is my favourite, but this guy isn’t even close to her. He insults people, then says sorry, thinking it will get edited. You insult people, go below the belt on national TV and then apologise, what does that even mean? At least this time, his real character finally showed. (Photo: Instagram)