8 September 2026 Punjab Khabarnama Bureau : Bigg Boss 20 has already delivered plenty of drama, and television actor Mahhi Vij grabbed attention after describing the season as a “divorcee special” while talking about herself, actor Isha Rikhi and boxer Mary Kom.
During a conversation with Isha inside the reality-show house, Mahhi referred to the three contestants as divorcees and said their “second innings” was underway.
Mahhi’s ‘Divorcee Special’ Remark
While discussing the kind of conversations she enjoys, Mahhi told Isha that she likes gossip and asked about relationships and affairs outside the house.
She then pointed out that three divorcees had entered the show — herself, Isha and Mary Kom — and called the season a “divorcee special.” She also described their time on the show as a “second innings.”
Isha Rikhi Sets a Boundary
Isha appeared uncomfortable with the repeated focus on her personal life.
She explained that she has always maintained a private life and said she did not want to be identified primarily as someone’s wife or girlfriend. Instead, she wanted audiences to know her for who she is.
Mary Kom Also Refuses to Discuss Divorce
The subject came up again when Mahhi questioned Mary Kom about her personal life.
Mary made it clear that she did not want to discuss the details of her divorce, describing her past as complicated and asking the others to respect her decision to move away from the subject. Isha also reminded Mahhi that not everyone may have positive things to say about their former partners.
Mahhi eventually understood their boundaries and stopped pressing them on the matter.
Mahhi’s Own Separation From Jay Bhanushali
Mahhi’s comments came after her own separation from television actor Jay Bhanushali.
The former couple announced their separation in January 2026 after years of marriage and have said they will continue to co-parent their daughter. Mahhi has separately said that she does not want to discuss the details of their separation on Bigg Boss because the matter is personal.
Why the Conversation Has Drawn Attention
The exchange has become one of the early talking points of Bigg Boss 20 because it brought contestants’ private lives into the centre of the show’s conversations almost immediately after the premiere.
While Mahhi treated the situation lightly, Isha and Mary made it clear that they preferred not to revisit sensitive details of their past relationships publicly.
Bigg Boss 20 Begins With Drama
Hosted by Salman Khan, Bigg Boss 20 premiered on September 6, introducing a diverse group of contestants from television, sports, music and digital entertainment.
Mahhi has already attracted attention for her strong personality, while her conversations with other housemates have become an early source of conflict and discussion.
Mahhi’s ‘Second Innings’
For Mahhi, her Bigg Boss appearance represents a new professional chapter following a period of personal change.
She has said that joining the show was not primarily about reviving her acting career, but about trying something new at a point when she felt the timing was right.
A Personal Topic Becomes Reality-TV Drama
The episode highlights one of the defining elements of Bigg Boss: personal experiences often become part of conversations among contestants, but participants can also choose where to draw the line.
In this case, Mahhi’s candid comment opened a conversation about second chances, while Isha and Mary made clear that some parts of their personal journeys should remain private.