{
  "id": 6001677,
  "title": "Mary Kom says she’ll bring discipline to Salman Khan’s show Bigg Boss 20",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/mary-kom-says-shell-bring-discipline-to-salman-khans-show-bigg-boss-20",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T16:27:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/mary-kom-says-shell-bring-discipline-to-salman-khan-show-bigg-boss-20-10863192/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Professional boxer and politician Mary Kom has accepted an invitation to participate in Salman Khan's reality show Bigg Boss Season 20. Speaking exclusively to SCREEN, Kom - the oldest contestant this season - vowed to instill discipline in the house. Kom, who has represented India at the Olympics and Asian Games multiple times, emphasized that her presence would provide an authentic look into her life as a mother, athlete, and woman. She promised that everyone in the house would contribute to household chores, and that no individual should be allowed to perform tasks independently. Kom also revealed that she wakes up at the same time every day and follows a balanced diet. Kom, who has been recognized for her athletic achievements and political involvement, was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2020.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Mary Kom accepted Bigg Boss 20 invitation as oldest contestant",
    "Promises to bring discipline, household chores, and balanced diet",
    "Awarded Padma Vibhushan in 2020 for athletic and political achievements"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Bigg Boss 20 contestant Mahhi Vij: ‘The show’s team compared me with Gauahar Khan’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/bigg-boss-20-contestant-mahhi-vij-the-shows-team-compared-me-with",
        "published": "2026-09-06T17:12:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}