In a bombshell press conference that has sent ripples across the entertainment and influencer communities, Dr. Abhinit Gupta, a prominent dermatologist from Bhopal, has publicly exposed what he calls a “real and ongoing scam” involving promises of a shortcut entry into the popular reality show Bigg Boss. Backed with what he claims are “undeniable proofs”—including WhatsApp chats, photos, and voice recordings—Dr. Gupta has named four individuals allegedly involved in defrauding him of ₹10 lakh: Priyanka Banerjee, Karan Singh, Sonu Kuntal (who calls himself a producer), and Harish Shah, a former VP at Endemol.
According to Dr. Gupta, the scam began in 2022 when he was approached with promises of a "backdoor" entry into Bigg Boss. He revealed that Karan Singh initially convinced him, and later introduced him to others, including Harish Shah, who used their claimed industry connections to legitimize the scheme. “They took me to meet a person who claimed to be VP of Endemol—Harish Shah. Everything felt well-packaged. I believed them,” he said.
Dr. Gupta further alleges that Priyanka Banerjee told him the payment was for PR services during the Persona Miss India show. “She said the money was for my PR and putting up a logo during her show. But the event was in July 2022, and I paid in October. The timeline itself proves it wasn’t related,” he explained. Despite the payment, Gupta says nothing materialized. He was not included in any contestant list, and even after false assurances of a wildcard entry, he was left in the cold.
“People are now asking why I waited for three years—well, I didn’t. Karan Singh kept stringing me along, constantly postponing dates, saying ‘next season,’ or ‘next wildcard.’ They even returned ₹1 lakh out of the 10, because they knew they were in the wrong,” Dr. Gupta stated, hinting that even Endemol might be shielding those involved. “Endemol’s silence and lack of action makes me wonder if they’re protecting fraudsters working under their name,” he said.
While Priyanka Banerjee has taken to Instagram to dismiss the claims as “a publicity stunt,” Dr. Gupta insists this is a serious matter, not an attention grab. FIRs have already been filed in both Bhopal and Mumbai under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code, pertaining to cheating and dishonesty. The Oshiwara Police Station in Mumbai is reportedly looking into the allegations.
In a scathing public warning, Dr. Gupta urged aspiring contestants and fans to be cautious. “Bigg Boss is a national platform. There’s no shortcut in. If someone says they can get you in for money—they are lying. Don’t be the next victim,” he cautioned.
As investigations continue and the scandal unfolds, this case has not only cast a dark cloud over the allure of reality TV fame but also raised serious concerns over how fraudsters are weaponizing the industry’s glitz to dupe unsuspecting aspirants. The ball is now in the court of the authorities—and potentially, the makers of Bigg Boss—to take a clear and ethical stand.
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