{
  "id": 5225825,
  "title": "Rhiya Ahir says she was reluctant to do Bigg Boss 20: ‘I have responsibilities after CJP protest’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/rhiya-ahir-says-she-was-reluctant-to-do-bigg-boss-20-i-have",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T02:34:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/rhiya-ahir-says-she-was-reluctant-to-do-bigg-boss-20-i-have-responsibilities-after-cjp-protest-10859754/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bigg Boss 20 is set to premiere this Sunday, with Rhiya Ahir and Love Gill competing through Fans ka Faisla. Rhiya Ahir, an actress and model, recently spoke about her decision to join the show and her involvement in the CJP-led student protest. Though she acknowledges being the face of the protest, Rhiya described herself as an ordinary girl who uses her voice and has been modeling for six years. Her protest moment, in which she blocked a police van, was unlawful but she believed in her responsibility as a citizen. Despite facing criticism and some who questioned the authenticity of her protest, Rhiya received support from her family and well-wishers. She expressed reluctance to join Bigg Boss due to the image created around her protest, fearing she might let people down. However, after discussing with her father, she decided to participate, valuing the love and support she had received.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Rhiya Ahir hesitant to join Bigg Boss 20 due to protest image concerns.",
    "CJP-led student protest involved blocking a police van, unlawful act.",
    "Family support and father's discussion led to her decision to participate."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Rhiya Ahir's decision to join Bigg Boss despite initial reluctance suggests she is trying to balance her activism and public image with her career aspirations.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}