Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9, hosted by Nagarjuna, premiered on September 7 on Star Maa and JioHotstar. Actress Flora Saini is among the participants. Born Asha Saini, she began her career in Kolkata after growing up in Chandigarh. She has an extensive background in the entertainment industry. She was in the Miss Kolkata beauty pageant and used the name Mayuri at one point. She made her Telugu film debut in 1999 with Prema Kosam, later gaining recognition as Lux Papa. She has worked alongside prominent actors like Prabhu and Karthik, and has appeared in several OTT series. In 2018, Saini opened up about suffering abuse in a relationship with Gaurang Doshi, comparing her experience to the case of Shraddha Walkar to demonstrate how abusers isolate their victims. The season introduces a ‘Double Houses’ concept, with commoners and celebrities living under different conditions. The program is available on Star Maa and JioHotstar.
