Bigg Boss OTT Season 2: Fiery clash erupts between Pooja Bhatt and Jiya Shankar
Bigg Boss OTT Season 2 witnessed a dramatic showdown between actress-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt and Jiya Shankar. Tensions escalated after a task, leading to a heated argument between the two contestants. Pooja took aim at Jiya’s shifting dynamics within the Bigg Boss OTT house, accusing her of exploiting friendships when convenient and then lashing out after a fight. She labeled Jiya as toxic and compared her to slow poison, noting her passive anger. Jiya, not one to back down, retaliated by calling Pooja someone with double standards.
Pooja expressed her frustration, stating, “There’s always confusion surrounding Jiya’s friendships because her group changes every week in the house. She has beautiful relationships that quickly turn sour. She calls Avinash her best friend one moment and claims he is the worst thing in the world the next. She gives Falaq her heart and then ends up fighting with her. When pushed into a corner, she retreats and cries in solitude. She did the same thing with Jad, removing him from the captaincy task not because Avinash was more deserving, but out of a desire to settle scores. That, in my opinion, is not a valid reason. It’s like kicking your friendships aside and settling debts. You’ve made a mockery of friendship. Palak, Falaq, Avinash, and now Abhishek—she abuses them all.”
Jiya defended herself by saying, “I have complicated relationships, and whenever I make mistakes, I apologize and try to mend things. What’s wrong with that? This is just the way I am.”
Pooja criticized Jiya for exhibiting two different personalities, saying, “At times, you act like a three-year-old, and then suddenly you raise your voice, filled with rage. You are the one who uses the most abusive language in this house, directed at guests and fellow contestants. I asked Falaq to make you understand that such behavior may be rewarded in the Bigg Boss house, but it will create difficulties when you try to establish yourself in the industry. People don’t just see talent; they also consider good heart and behavior. I advised Jiya to have a conversation with Falaq and Avinash.”
In response, Jiya accused Pooja Bhatt of having double standards, further fueling the conflict. Pooja’s irritation grew, and she snapped, “Don’t talk about double standards, dear. Take your passive aggression elsewhere. Go put on your makeup and chill out.” Jiya, adopting Pooja Bhatt’s style, replied, “Yes, I’ve already put on my makeup, and I like myself this way. Let them judge me.” Pooja retorted, “Jiya, you are making a fool out of yourself.”
Jiya called out Pooja Bhatt for supporting Bebika and accepting her actions in the house. As Pooja conversed with Falaq, Jiya persisted in highlighting how Pooja consistently backed Bebika. This pushed Pooja to her breaking point, and she exclaimed, “Shut the fu** up! I’m not fooled by you. Krushna called you a slow poison, and you spread toxicity wherever you go.”
Later, Pooja approached Jiya and apologized for using offensive language during their heated argument. However, she stood firm on not regretting the other statements made during the intense exchange.