Overview

• In a late‑August Pinkvilla interview, Shetty said the relationship arose inside Bigg Boss and would not have happened outside because they are completely different people.
• She described closeness in the house as natural when contestants are locked in and seeking support during vulnerable moments.
• She emphasized independence, saying she will not trade her peace for companionship and will pursue love only with someone who respects her soul.
• She revealed the show’s mental toll, saying she needed about a year of therapy after leaving, felt more aggressive, and struggled to recalibrate to normal life.
• Shetty and Bapat met on Bigg Boss OTT in 2021, dated after the show, and she publicly confirmed their breakup in January 2022.