{
  "id": 3228592,
  "title": "Rhiya Ahir, who blocked police van during NEET protest, eyes spot in Salman’s Bigg Boss 20",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/rhiya-ahir-who-blocked-police-van-during-neet-protest-eyes-spot-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T09:16:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/rhiya-ahir-who-blocked-police-van-during-neet-protest-eyes-spot-in-salmans-bigg-boss-20-10848595/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bigg Boss 20 has introduced a new fan-driven twist, where viewers can choose one of two contestants to join the show. The two contenders are Rhiya Ahir and Love Gill. Rhiya, a Mumbai-based actress, gained attention during the Cockroach Janata Party protests in Mumbai, where she blocked a police van while sheltering detained protesters in the rain. She expressed her enthusiasm for the opportunity to enter the Bigg Boss house through fan votes, stating, \"To become a part of the Bigg Boss house through Fan Ka Faisla is just the perfect setup.\" Love Gill, a Punjabi model and actor, also made her way into the competition through her appearance in Karan Aujla's 2019 music video \"Facts.\" She has since appeared in films and television shows, including the Punjabi comedy \"Kuriyan Jawan Bapu Pareshaan\" and the show \"Tu Patang Main Dor.\"",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Rhiya Ahir blocked police van during NEET protest in Mumbai.",
    "Contestant Rhiya Ahir seeks spot in Salman’s Bigg Boss 20.",
    "Love Gill, Punjabi model, also entered competition through fan votes."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Salman Khan threat case: Mumbai Police allege fake gang plot to extort money",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/salman-khan-threat-case-mumbai-police-allege-fake-gang-plot-to-extort",
        "published": "2026-08-25T09:33:56.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}