{
  "id": 9802558,
  "title": "‘Mere Dad Ko Bahut Time Tak Umeed Thi...’: Manoj Tiwari’s Daughter Rhiti Breaks Down As She Recalls Parents’ Divorce And Custody Fight In Bigg Boss 20",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/mere-dad-ko-bahut-time-tak-umeed-thi-manoj-tiwaris-daughter-rhiti",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T17:36:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/mere-dad-ko-bahut-time-tak-umeed-thi-manoj-tiwaris-daughter-rhiti-breaks-down-as-she-recalls-parents-divorce-and-custody-fight-in-bigg-boss-20"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In an emotional interview during the Bigg Boss 20 show, Manoj Tiwari's daughter, Rhiti, opened up about growing up with her parents. At just eight years old, Rhiti revealed that her parents had \"technically\" separated, with their divorce becoming official when she was nine years old. The young girl choked back tears as she recalled her father's struggle to secure custody during their separation, stating, \"Yes, he did fight for me.\"\n\nRhiti explained that her father's persistent hope for their reunion weighed heavily on their relationship. Whenever they met, they were both reduced to tears, with Rhiti admitting, \"We couldn't do much.\" The emotional toll of the situation was palpable as she reflected on her attempts to bond with her father during their meetings, even teaching him English.\n\nReflecting on her friendship with Surbhi Tiwari, who entered Manoj's life after the divorce, Rhiti expressed genuine happiness for her parents' new relationship. She shared, \"When Surbhi came into their life, no one was happier for them than me.\" Rhiti's feelings for both her parents were complex, as she admitted, \"I love my mother very much, but she's my father too.\" The interview provided a deeply personal glimpse into Rhiti's childhood and the challenges her family faced.",
  "summary": "In a heartfelt conversation with Amrapali Dubey in Bigg Boss 20 , Rhiti Tiwari opened up about her childhood and admitted that she did not get to spend much time with her father, Manoj Tiwari . Rhiti recalled that she was just eight years old when her parents “technically” separated, while their divorce was legally finalised when she was nine. She became emotional while remembering how her father…",
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  "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."
}