Payal Rohatgi was left heartbroken as Munawar Faruqui was introduced because the winner of Kangana Ranaut-hosted Lock Upp final week. Even although Payal emerged as a runner-up, she walked out of the set with out giving any media interviews and was conspicuously lacking from the success bash.
Three days later, in a dialog with indianexpress.com, Payal mentioned she has moved on and is feeling superb. “Everybody plays to win and I was upset at that moment. Yes, it took me some time, but now I am feeling okay.”
The Dhol actor additionally mentioned that it’s the love of her followers that has made the whole lot particular for her publish the present. Stating that she is grateful for the love, Payal mentioned, “I was mostly in the bottom two and it would get frustrating for me. I have been around for so many years, and people do connect with me and my opinions. I am so thankful to know that people do love me and now Payal Army and Team Payal are part of my life.”
Throughout the journey, Payal Rohatgi had been vociferous {that a} participant like Munawar Faruqui shouldn’t win the present. When requested whether or not shedding to him was extra painful, the actor mentioned, “I never considered him a competition. I always believe that God has a plan, and if something doesn’t work for you, maybe he has a better plan. I was against myself in the show, and throughout my journey, I fought for myself. I did what I did and I am just happy that people could connect with me. The one who won was never my competition.”
Lots of the humorist’s followers had criticised the runner-up for sharing previous movies of Munawar Faruqui, the place he allegedly harm spiritual sentiments. Defending herself, Payal mentioned that when Munawar might discuss her in his comedy act within the finale, she too has the best to speak about him. “He said that my videos shouldn’t get uploaded. So if my teammate dug up a video of him talking about my God, what’s wrong with that. People should know who does politics on religion and plays a victim card on the show. I don’t think winning a trophy is the end, as reality show contestants have a never ending journey. He said things about me, and I wanted to have the last word. Also, I think, be it my fans or my social media team, everyone has the right to have a point of view.”
On the present, Payal Rohatgi had virtually no connection amongst contestants, a transfer that was even tagged as a technique. Stating that she couldn’t pressure individuals to aspect together with her, the actor mentioned that she takes time to forge relationships. “And when I do, people backstab me, as you saw in the show. However, now that the show is over, I have let go of everything. There is no bitterness, and I would connect with everyone in my own sweet time. I am already in touch with Siddharth Sharma, Kaaranvir Bohra, Sara Khan, Poonam Pandey, and even Mandana Karimi,” she mentioned. But what about Anjali Arora and Munawar Faruqui, with whom she shared a risky relationship. “I won’t force anyone. If they ever want to connect, my heart is open. I also think Sangram ji will definitely be in touch with everyone.”
Co-contestant, Zeeshan Khan publish his eviction had spoken about being known as a terrorist by Payal. Discussing the incident, the actor mentioned her assertion was twisted to swimsuit his narrative. “I never called him a terrorist. Many statements, not just mine, were interpreted in a different ways throughout the show. Zeeshan is a good boy and was a strong competition. I am happy for him, and his growth in life,” she mentioned, including that she has no regrets about something she mentioned or did on Lock Upp. “I wasn’t violent towards anyone. When I am confined in a place and people come on to me, how do I tell them to back off? I am not ashamed of anything I said or did.”
Given Payal Rohatgi’s controversial public picture, she mentioned that folks might lastly see the intention behind her actions, including that it validated her efforts. She additionally talked about how Kangana Ranaut, who had accused her of piggybacking on different individuals’s controversies realised how others took her assist to get footage on the present. “It was a compliment for me when she said contestants piggybacked on me to be seen. Since she was the queen of the jail, for her to notice and appreciate that, was a big thing. On the first day, I had an argument with her for I did not believe in her statements, but life came full circle.”
The actor opened up about her previous secrets and techniques, be it utilizing black magic, being in rehab to dealing with infertility points on Lock Upp. Sharing that whereas it was an emotionally difficult time for her, being on a actuality present meant she needs to be trustworthy. “I did not want to hide facts of my life like many others did. I love my fans and if they are investing their time on me, I should be honest,” she mentioned, including that her household and shut ones help her resolution and are cool about her speaking on the platform. But what if it’s used towards her by trolls? “I am a badass, and know how to handle it,” she mentioned with a smile.
As Payal shared that she’s ready for some good scripts to resurrect her performing profession, we requested her about her wedding ceremony plans with Sangram Singh. The former wrestler had proposed marriage to her on the present. With fun, she replied, “I will give you Sangram’s number. Speak to him and get the date and venue out from him.”