{
  "id": 3551573,
  "title": "'Papi Pet Ko Bhi Toh Paalna Hai': Rhiya Ahir Reacts To Trolls Over Potential Bigg Boss 20 Entry After Gaining Fame From NEET Paper Leak Protest- VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/papi-pet-ko-bhi-toh-paalna-hai-rhiya-ahir-reacts-to-trolls-over",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T16:45:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/papi-pet-ko-bhi-toh-paalna-hai-rhiya-ahir-reacts-to-trolls-over-potential-bigg-boss-20-entry-after-gaining-fame-from-neet-paper-leak-protest-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rhiya Ahir, who goes by Rhiya Yadav on social media, has responded to the backlash and trolling she's experienced due to potential participation in Bigg Boss 20. In a social media video, Rhiya discussed the mixed reactions she's received, particularly since the Bigg Boss 20 announcement. She acknowledged the outpour of love and support, as well as the numerous questions about why she chose to enter the reality show.\n\nRhiya highlighted a comment from a user defending her decision, stating that she participated in a protest but that doesn't define her career. The user pointed out that she is an actor, model, and entrepreneur, and not a professional activist. Rhiya agreed with the sentiment, clarifying that her protest involvement was a one-time event, not a lifelong commitment to activism.\n\nRhiya also revealed her longstanding involvement in theatre since the age of 4.5 and described herself as an artist. The user's comment further emphasized that if given the chance to be on one of India's biggest reality shows, why would she turn it down. Responding to concerns about financial stability, Rhiya playfully mentioned, \"Papi pet ko bhi toh paalna hai,\" meaning \"I also need to feed my pet.\"\n\nRhiya explained that she shared the comment to show that she's not seeking attention or manipulating the situation. She emphasized that she has her own life and career, having dedicated many years to her work.",
  "summary": "Rhiya Yadav, known as Rhiya Ahir on social media, has finally addressed the criticism and trolling she has been facing following reports of her potential entry into Bigg Boss 20. In a video shared on social media, Rhiya spoke about the questions surrounding her decision to participate in the reality show, particularly after she gained attention for her involvement in the NEET paper leak protest.…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Rhiya Ahir, the girl who stopped a police van, could enter Bigg Boss 20",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/rhiya-ahir-the-girl-who-stopped-a-police-van-could-enter-bigg-boss-20",
        "published": "2026-08-25T11:26:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}