Bigg Boss 18: Manas Shah Refutes Dating Chahat Pandey, Says ‘No Romantic Connection’ – News18

Last Updated:January 10, 2025, 22:01 IST

Bigg Boss 18 is no stranger to controversies, but recent speculations about Chahat Pandey’s personal life have taken center stage. After Salman Khan hinted at a mystery boyfriend, Manas Shah stepped forward to refute rumours.

The buzz surrounding Bigg Boss 18 reached new heights recently, with controversies spilling over into the personal lives of the contestants. Amid all this, Salman Khan hinted at a mystery boyfriend in Chahat Pandey’s life, sparking a flurry of speculation that the actor vehemently denies. Adding fuel to the fire, self-proclaimed critic Kamaal R Khan (KRK) posted a photo of Chahat with TV actor Manas Shah, implying they were in a relationship. However, Manas Shah has now stepped forward to clear the air in an interview with ETimes.

Manas refuted the claims, saying, “Just because a picture of Chahat and me posing together has gone viral, it does not mean I am her mystery man. Chahat is a co-actor and a friend, but we hardly keep in touch. I have no romantic connection with her at all, and these rumours have started without anyone checking the facts.”

He also emphasized that he is currently single, adding, “I am single and hoping to settle down in an arranged marriage. I do not have a girlfriend. It’s sad how people have assumed I am the boyfriend. The last time I was in the news was during Hamari Bahu Silk, when I raised concerns about revising the 90-day payment structure for TV actors. I am surprised that I am now suddenly being linked with Chahat.”

Chahat Pandey’s mother also weighed in on the matter during her appearance on Bigg Boss 18’s family week. She strongly defended her daughter, accusing Avinash Mishra of “character-assassinating” Chahat. She stated that Chahat has never had a boyfriend and declared her daughter would marry as per her own wishes. In a bold move, she challenged the show’s makers, offering ₹21 lakh if they could prove Chahat’s alleged boyfriend exists by revealing his name and photo.

Meanwhile, as Bigg Boss 18 races toward its finale on January 19, the “Ticket to Finale” task has further heated up the competition. Vivian Dsena emerged victorious after facing off against Chum Darang, though he later requested Bigg Boss to transfer the win to Chum as an apology for his aggressive behavior. Other housemates, including Chahat Pandey, Avinash Mishra, Eisha Singh, and others, have been rallying behind their favorites, adding to the intense drama of this season.