Eijaz Khan: Wanted to be the one switching off the Bigg Boss 14 home gentle on the finale

Eijaz Khan was thought of one of many strongest contenders on Bigg Boss 14, anticipated to carry the trophy by many. However, the actor’s journey was reduce brief after he determined to exit final month owing to some prior shoot commitments. With former contestant Devoleena Bhattacharjee introduced in as his proxy, hopes have been excessive that he would come again in time for the finals. However, along with her eviction, a fortnight again, Khan’s stint additionally ended within the actuality present.
Hours earlier than Bigg Boss 14 topped its winner in a grand finale, Eijaz Khan spoke completely to indianexpress.com about his unfinished journey, marriage plans with Pavitra Punia and extra…
It’s the Bigg Boss 14 finale right now, does it harm not being in there?
I ought to have been there, I deserved to be there. However, life throws its personal curves, one simply wants to maneuver on. I consider find a silver lining to every thing. I’m very very grateful for the quantity of affection I received from everybody.
Since you will need to have had your discussions about your comeback earlier than stepping out, did you’re feeling cheated or let down by the makers?
I’d have, if there was no quarantine or Covid-19 concerned. I used to be to comeback however there was a small window, and it wouldn’t have made sense. Though I really feel, even when for a day, I ought to have despatched me there. I wished to be the one switching off the sunshine on the final day. I had promised that to myself, and lived and dreamt of it each single day. Unfortunately, it didn’t occur, and I’ve to consider that they tried their greatest. Why would they’ve stored my sport alive in any other case. I’m making an attempt to be optimistic however am harm as I actually wished to go in, not for myself but in addition my followers. I really feel I allow them to down with not getting that closure. Having stated that, I’ve all the time believed it’s extra concerning the journey than vacation spot. And I feel I had a beautiful one.

When you took the choice to return out and shoot for City of Dreams 2, you advised us that it was as a result of the producers had lots at stake. However, in hindsight, do you remorse taking the step?
Honestly, this isn’t the primary time that one thing like this has occurred, and I don’t assume it could even be the final time. It’s known as skilled integrity and I consider in that. If I’ve given a previous dedication and the provide to play Wolverine additionally got here to me, I’d have denied it. Otherwise, I can’t be at peace, and the greed would by no means satiate. But if I do give it a thought, for my egocentric cause, I do really feel I shouldn’t have stepped out. It was simply 20 days, and I’d have gained it.
However, the final two evictions- Devoleena and Abhinav’s have been fairly surprising. Do you assume should you have been round, you’ll have managed to outlive the sport?
With all due humility, I feel I’d have completely survived. I’m not saying I aced the sport however I used to be actually true to it. I wasn’t excellent within the first place however individuals related with my flaws. And if I used to be so actual, why don’t I consider that I ought to have gained. It has all the time been my mantra to consider you’re a winner, after which work backwards to attain it.
If you have been round, who do you assume would haven’t been within the high 5?
I do know the reply to it however I don’t need them to really feel dangerous by speaking behind their backs. But I feel Rakhi or Nikki won’t have been there.

 
Do you additionally assume Devoleena did job as your proxy?
I do not know as I didn’t even have the center to observe the episodes. But I’m certain she will need to have been good. She was enjoying the sport for me somewhat than herself, and thus could be the audiences could not have related. And that’s a harmful factor in the home because the votes take you forward.
A piece of the viewers additionally feels that the best way you behaved with the media, and known as out creatives for designing a picture for few contestants led to you not becoming a member of again the present.
I don’t assume anybody is in kindergarten to behave this fashion. The channel constructed my model on the present, and in the event that they did this, I feel they would want severe assist. But I actually assume that’s not the case. As for me being overconfident throughout the media spherical, effectively, I’m not excellent and am not even aiming to be. Everyone of us typically do get triggered due to one thing, that may result in a response. The questions that have been coming have been extra like statements, and I didn’t wish to settle for it.

You and Pavitra appear to be portray the city crimson. How issues are transferring for you guys in the actual world?
There are not any cameras round, so you already know what’s taking place (laughs). I feel each of us are unbiased, self made have loads of self respect and that has made us sturdy collectively. We have a tremendous understanding however do have our personal share of small fights too. Things are very masaledar, with loads of tadka between us. And I feel I wouldn’t have had it another manner. She is an excellent human being, and has her coronary heart in the correct place. And it’s identical for me too. So, when two good individuals are collectively, it’s certain to deliver loads of happiness.
You not too long ago talked about in an interview that you just plan to get married this yr. Any dates in thoughts?
You know, I’m open to the perfect, let’s see how issues work out. It’s unprecedented instances proper now, and every thing is transferring at such a quick tempo. We can all simply hope for the perfect within the coming instances.

Salman Khan will announce the winner from finalists Aly Goni, Rakhi Sawant, Rahul Vaidya, Rubina Dilaik and Rakhi Sawant tonight.