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Bigg Boss 19 Star Neelam Giri’s Shocker: ‘Dad Cut Wood to Survive, My First Job Paid Rs 5,000’

Pooja Mishra | 2 min read | 1 month ago | Oct 09, 2025 01:59 pm IST
Bigg Boss 19 Star Neelam Giri's Shocker: 'Dad Cut Wood to Survive, My First Job Paid Rs 5,000'

You think you know the contestants on Bigg Boss? You see the arguments, the drama, the carefully planned outfits. But sometimes, the cameras capture something raw. Something real. And that’s exactly what happened on October 8th.

Neelam Giri, a contestant on Bigg Boss 19, just shared a story that stopped everyone in their tracks. It wasn’t about strategy or nominations. It was about survival.

A Father’s Fight

Look, the Bigg Boss house is a world of its own. But the lives these people lived before they walked in? That’s where the real stories are. While talking with fellow housemates Malti Chahar and Tanya Mittal, Neelam opened up about her family’s past.

She revealed that her father used to make a living by cutting wood. Yeah, you read that right. He worked tirelessly, day in and day out, just to make sure his family had two meals a day. It’s a level of hardship that’s hard to imagine when you’re watching them on TV.

Her Own Rs 5,000 Start

But Neelam’s story didn’t stop with her family’s struggles. She also got personal about her own journey. What do you think her first paycheck was? Forget the massive figures you hear about today. Neelam Giri’s first job paid her just Rs 5,000.

It’s a powerful reminder that so many of the people you see on screen started from absolutely nothing. They fought their way up, one small step at a time. This wasn’t some exaggerated tale for the cameras. It was a genuine moment of vulnerability.

What Real Struggle Means

Here’s the thing. The conversation got even deeper. As Neelam shared her experiences, Malti Chahar added her own perspective, telling Tanya that there are different levels of hardship. “Fighting for survival is the real struggle,” Malti asserted.

That single comment seemed to change the dynamic. Instead of just a casual chat, it became a moment of connection. Neelam’s honest revelations brought her and Malti closer, finding common ground in their life experiences. It was a rare, unfiltered glimpse into the people behind the contestants.

So, what do you think? Are these the moments that truly make Bigg Boss worth watching? Let us know.