Actor and politician Manoj Tiwari’s daughter, Rhiti Tiwari, has opened up about her emotionally charged journey on Bigg Boss 20, reflecting on her anger, personal growth and the pressure of carrying a famous surname while trying to establish an identity of her own. Following her eviction from the reality show, Rhiti sat down for a candid conversation in which she addressed the contrasting sides of her personality that viewers witnessed inside the house. From getting emotional while listening to host Salman Khan to losing her temper during heated arguments and the rap battle, the contestant said the experience forced her to confront aspects of herself that she had not fully recognised before. She also spoke about the scrutiny that comes with being Manoj Tiwari’s daughter, admitting that while her family background has always attracted attention, she is now learning to embrace it rather than allow it to define her.
When asked what she is really like away from the cameras, considering viewers saw both her emotional and fiery sides during the show, Rhiti described herself as a naturally relaxed person who enjoys music, laughter and peaceful moments. She explained that the environment inside the Bigg Boss house brought out reactions she might not ordinarily display in everyday life. “Honestly, I’m actually a very chill person. I’m the type who’d say, ‘Let’s go for a drive, let’s listen to some music, let’s create some music’—I’m a very ‘zen’ person, truly. That is, until I feel like I’m in an environment that triggers me. And honestly, that’s exactly what happened in that house—it really brought all of that out!” she said, describing the experience as being similar to a detox centre, where familiar comforts and distractions were stripped away.
“There was no external stimulation, no friends, nothing you’d usually rely on to feel better. Everything was stripped away; it was just me and my own mind. There were even days when there wasn't enough milk—and I love my tea and coffee! So, that became an issue too. I realized, ‘Damn, there’s no external stimulus to protect me anymore; I have to handle this all on my own.’ So, this—who you see now—is who I really am. I’m a very chill person; when I find something funny, I laugh my heart out. I’m just someone who feels everything very deeply,” Rhiti added. Her comments offered a glimpse into how the show's isolated and high-pressure setting affected her emotionally, turning ordinary frustrations and interpersonal conflicts into moments of intense self-reflection.
The experience, she revealed, also prompted her to reconsider how she handled anger. Rather than dismissing the outbursts as isolated incidents, Rhiti said she began recognising patterns in her behaviour and working towards changing them. “You know, ever since that house—and everything that went down there—my anger, and the things I associated with my own negative traits, are now much better under my control. I mean, I used to lose my cool so often! It forced me to break down that part of myself and rebuild it. Otherwise, I honestly didn’t even realize I was heading in the wrong direction.”
She further explained that being confronted with criticism on national television had become an unexpected turning point. “I had never been in a situation where someone could actually tell me, ‘Hey, you’re going down the wrong path.’ So, when it all played out on national television and I heard those things, it really opened my eyes. Honestly, it was a total wake-up call—a real ‘good morning’ moment for me!” Rhiti said. She also acknowledged the irony of describing such a chaotic environment as a detox, suggesting that the experience had helped her step back, examine her reactions and reassess the direction in which she was heading.
Another significant part of Rhiti’s journey involved the repeated references to her father’s identity inside the house. During the conversation, she was asked whether being Manoj Tiwari’s daughter had added pressure or hostility that she might not have faced had she entered the show without a famous family background. The question touched on a familiar challenge for celebrity children: finding their own place in an industry where their family name can attract both attention and judgement before their individual work has had the chance to speak for itself.
Rhiti acknowledged that having a well-known father inevitably creates an additional layer of scrutiny. “Well, I definitely think there’s an added layer when your father is such a well-known figure, especially coming from that kind of background. It inevitably creates a ‘double-edged’ situation. This is exactly what I’ve always said—it’s something that has always made me think and, in a way, kept me in check. I’ve always had to consider my mom and my dad. Naturally, when they hold such a prominent position—and this could apply to anyone’s family—and you want to pursue your own path, it inevitably draws more attention to you. You’re under greater scrutiny; whatever you do is likely to be noticed more than it would be for someone else.”
She admitted that for a long time she had tried to distance herself from the identity attached to her father’s name, but Bigg Boss made it impossible to avoid the subject. “But this is just who I am—it’s what I was born into. For a long time, I tried to run away from it, until Bigg Boss happened and it was suddenly right there in my face—there was no escaping it. The more you try to push something away, the more it seems to follow you. So, I’ve just accepted it. Fine, he’s my dad—go ahead, look at me even more! That’s alright; I’ll just keep making more music for you. You want the music? Well, here it is! If you’re going to talk, then go ahead—talk.”
Making her position clear, Rhiti stressed that wanting to establish an independent identity does not mean she is ashamed of her family or ungrateful for her background. Instead, she sees it as a natural desire to be recognised for her own personality and creative pursuits. “It’s not that I’m not proud to be my dad’s daughter—that’s not the case at all. It’s just that, as a person, you naturally want to carve out a name for yourself. That’s not a bad thing, is it? But fine—say whatever you want. It’s all good. Eventually, everyone will be forced to see me for who I am. Because, hopefully, there will come a time in life when they’ll finally realize—yes, this is who she is. Now, they will just see me for who I am. And I think that has already begun.”
Rhiti also reflected on how the constant comments about her father had affected her earlier. She said the subject had once been capable of triggering strong emotional reactions, particularly when she had already expressed her discomfort with people repeatedly bringing it up. Over time, however, she has begun to accept that public scrutiny may be part of her reality and that she cannot control every opinion about her background. “Things like Bigg Boss came my way—and it’s happening at a point where I feel, ‘Fine, go ahead—say whatever you want to say.’ It’s alright; so much has already been said—I’ve heard it all, so what’s even left to hear? I’m not issuing a ‘challenge’ for people to come and say more—that’s not what I mean. It’s just that I’ve accepted it; it doesn’t bother me anymore. It used to, though—and that’s why it was possible to trigger me. I mean, why would people even say such things, especially when I’d explicitly expressed that I didn’t want that? Right? So, call it maturity, I suppose. I just don’t care about it anymore. It’s fine. I am who I am. I’m going to be who I’m going to be. It’s fine.”
Rhiti’s candid revelations paint a picture of a contestant who sees her Bigg Boss 20 experience as more than a reality-show appearance. While her emotional moments and fiery confrontations brought different aspects of her personality into the public eye, she believes the experience also encouraged her to confront her anger, reconsider her reactions and become more accepting of herself. At the same time, her comments about being Manoj Tiwari’s daughter underline the complicated balance between acknowledging a prominent family legacy and wanting to be recognised on individual merit. For Rhiti, the next chapter appears to be about embracing her identity, continuing to pursue music and allowing her actions to shape how audiences perceive her.