Last year, Bigg Boss Season 16 was a complete shocker when popular television actress Tina Datta entered. The actor's participation has been suspected as one of the contestants over the years, but she turned down the reality show because she didn't want to damage her reputation. While Tina's choice to join the show garnered her new followers and popularity, she was also made fun of in the most recent episodes and accused of manipulating Shalin Bhanot's emotions. Tina was also criticized by Farah Khan, who took over as host in Salman Khan's absence, before she was booted off the show on Saturday night, for "showing attitude" and making light of Shalin's mental condition.
After being kicked out two weeks before the finale, Tina acknowledged that she isn't feeling well and that the support she has received is nothing short of a godsend. The Uttaran actor refuted claims that she regretted participating in Bigg Boss. In an interview, the actress said, "However, I undoubtedly struggled. In a few instances, the episode seemed to be working against me. I regret being held accountable for actions I never took. Everything was shown in such an unusual way, just like on Weekend Ka Vaar. And when I made an attempt to justify myself, I was told to stop talking. I was pleading for a moment to be honest because I was so frustrated. Moreover, I was told that I have an attitude as I was trying to accomplish it.”
Tina also revealed that she believed Farah Khan treated her unfairly due to her connection to the mandali, Tina responded, "That's a fact, we all know that," and added that Farah is, in general, a "wonderful and sweet woman." "I think everyone realized during the episode why she did what she did," she continued. I even told everyone that they were misrepresenting me as I left. Farah Ma'am made no effort to comprehend me or even give me a chance to speak. I would have preferred Salman Sir to be present throughout the episode.”