Around 25-years-old, wearing a red topi and off-white shalwar kameez, Najeeb Baloch, who hails from Balochistan, held a press conference in Karachi on July 12 where he discussed the problems he faced as a participant on the reality-show “Kaun Banega Meera Patti”.
“I was very happy when I was selected to appear on the show as I love Meera in reality. On May 4, I was taken to a house where I was told I would have to live for three months. Thirteen other young men from different parts of Pakistan were also there. On May 19, the programme began during which we were assigned different tasks and every week one boy was eliminated. I worked really hard because I actually want to marry Meera and I was even the winner in one competition.”
Baloch went on to say that his winning was what made the problems start. “The boy who had won the first competition was sent for dinner with Meera, but I was only sent for grooming and styling - for which I was made to pay Rs1,000! I was the most educated contestant on the show but I was hardly given any camera time, and I would be harassed on the programme so that I could be kicked off.”
“However, I did not despair because jahan sachi mohabbat hoti hai, wahan pyaar key dushman bhi hotey hain [where there is true love, there are also enemies of true love]. I dealt with all of these things for Meera.”
Baloch added that the actor began to take interest in him as well. When asked how he knew this, he said that Meera used to ask him how he was when they met and he could “see it in her eyes”.
The ex-contestant said that things got out of hand when Meera asked people which contestant they thought was sincere. “People told Meera that ‘Najeeb Baloch is perfect for you. Najeeb Baloch actually loves you and he is genuine’. When the producer found out about this, he became my enemy from that day.”
Baloch said that the producer told him that the show would be a bigger hit if Baloch was made out to be a thief and forced out of the show, but Baloch said he refused to do this because “I am representing the people of Balochistan and cannot do this to them”.
“The producer got very angry and said ‘You’re an ordinary actor, not Amitabh Bachchan’, and began abusing me. He said he would have me kicked off and I should just leave on my own so that I can later get employment with the network.”
Baloch ended the conference saying, “I would like to reinforce that I love Meera and I want to marry her. All the other contestants left the show when they were eliminated; but I was kicked off for other reasons.”
Published in The Express Tribune, July 13th, 2011.
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@hak: but choose one only
She is looking for a "naukar" not a "shauhar"; how else would you explain some of the chores/tasks assigned to the contestants? Najeeb, count your blessing (in this disguise) and thank your Saviour.
Doesn't Najeeb know what happened to the millionaire who she married ?
Are you guys actually "Cross-promoting" a show of your rival media group? Can't believe you write more about this show rather than your own shows on express!
I would rather fall in love with my pillow!!
haha
this is one for the books classic
What is wrong with you people? One would think none of you have ever been criticised for you're choice in men/women. To each his own and if this guy loves Meera then I, for one, applaud him. And I do hope someone does right by him.
haye.
Ha Ha Ha, I am really surprised that Meera has such devoted lovers
Does anyone have the DAWN News report of the above news item?...it was hilarious on so many levels. Please post a link if you do
When we, pakis, will start giving due respect to others' emotions? Though the track on which this guy is wasting his time seems not to be so plausible but lets just say good luck to him and then forget all about it, instead of showing our own internal frustrations! Pakis, for God sake, start treating others with respect and regard!
What a pity, I feel Mr. Baloch is far better than previous man Attique, he is young and educated.
meera will say she was a nice boy, but i doesnt looov him
Nothing else but a publicity stunt
He said he is the most educated amonst the contestant which is contradictory to the fact that he loves Meera. LOL!
Joke of the day...
Another conspiracy in the making? A Baloch denied the love of Meera?
A nut case, in my humble opinion. I fail to understand why he's making fun of himself. Bet Meera will come up with a statement soonish saying something along the lines, "I don't know him or I was just nice to him or I was making friendly gestures" blah blah blah.
This guys is really in Loaaave with Meera!
We need gay rights in PAKISTAN NOW ! FOR dudes like Najeeb Baloch imagine falling in love with a cougar (Merra) - Maybe someone can recommend a nice chap for Najeeb Baloch?
Isn't the guy gorgeouus?
This is peak of sexual frustration in our youth ! Wonder young fall in love with harlot !
Trying to Make another Bigg Boss. Mr. Baloch you have done the Right Thing. And i pray you Find Some other Good Lady!
No wonder the youth of our country are so much behind on the real stuff. Forget about Meera and do some work.
Oh come on man! For heavens sake!!
now this is just sad on so many levels
I can imagine why you were "kicked off". just grow up dear.
What a LOSER