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Veena is often misunderstood: 'Bigg Boss 4' participant

Indian model Hrishant Goswami says he had no intention to get into a relationship with Veena Malik.

Ians November 27, 2010

MUMBAI: Veena Malik may have been swooning over him in reality show ‘Bigg Boss 4’, but Indian model Hrishant Goswami says he had no intention to get into a relationship with her.

“I had made my stance very clear about this in the Bigg Boss house. I was not looking for a relationship at all. I have a career to focus on,” Hrishant told IANS on phone from Mumbai.

Speaking about Veena, Hrishant said that she was often misunderstood and was a nice girl. "I think it was nice that she was quite vocal about whatever she felt. She was honest and very sweet and I reciprocated that... but I was never in the mindframe of getting into a relationship, and especially with her," said Hrishant.

Hrishant was evicted out of the show on Friday.

COMMENTS (60)

Gungho | 13 years ago | Reply I am so pleasantly surprised to see the quality of the comments posted here. We are so much intellectually superior to these foul-mouthed and obscene Indians. It's funny how they can call Veena's act in BB shameful - hello! What about ALL of their own movies???! and their culture??! Go Veena girl! Take 'em on!

Mariam | 13 years ago | Reply It is not that i do not support a strong woman. I respect women of all kinds as long as they know how to leave their mark on earth and be able to keep their heads high. However, if you notice, in all the big boss episodes, Veena has been the one caring for the boy and being affectionate and gentle. Is that not the typical Pakistani woman's image? The caring loving housewife type who never talks back to a man and is always there to make HIM feel good? So i really dont think this shows "strength". @ Nilofer Khaan and Asif. I truly appreciate you guys having minds broad enough to accept a not so typical regular woman and then respect her. Howvever, as Asif said, "sexy siren" is not exactly the symbol of a woman's strength. Veena is beautiful guys, admit that. Honestly, i found her the prettiest girl on show. But, shes marred that beauty with her attitude. I hate to say this, but the length of your skirt does not determine the nobility or richness of your nature and your personality. Why are we so extremist? cant we just be in the middle rather than hating either hijabed women or women in skirts? Watch Big Boss and OBSERVE NONE OF THE OTHER FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE SO OBSESSED WITH THEIR DRESSING OR WITH A PARTICULAR GUY. and thats just what im pointing at. she makes pakistani women look desperate. wait. more like she gave indians something to laugh about! you know how heavy the hate between india and pak is! besides some hindu extremist group didnt even want her there! Women like benazir, virginia wolf, michelle obama and angelina jolie. Oh yes. Those were strong women. and i respect them with my heart (politics aside. im no political person:)) All in all, i have no personal hate for Veena, she has been one of and posisbly my only favorite female Pakistani actress! The girl has beauty and she has style. And i must praise her bravery and courage that made her last for so long in the big boss house. And we must not ignore that she has been really sweet and courteous even when not just the big boss family but even salman khan himself has often joked about her relationship with boys Though, a little less attention towards asmet or rishant and a little more generalized friendships would have been better and less laughed at :) peace out. P.S again big boss is just a reality show guys, the point is to make it attractive and yeah there is little "attraction" without veena. Lets just not get soo personal and angry about it. What Veena does is Veena's will and well we cant change it can we.

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Asif | 13 years ago | Reply @Nilofar Can't agree more!

Nilofar Khan | 13 years ago | Reply @irfan - Brother you need to remove your head from the clouds; there are lots of people hating Veena Malik because she is a strong woman who acts as her will desires. Agree or disagree she is carving a new identify for the Pakistani woman who for long has been depicted as a follower of the alpha-know it all Pakistani male. There has been a whole array of criticism from men and women example being:- "....she could have dressed modestly and acted a bit more reserved !" - @Mariam "...she has damaged the image of Pakistan.." @stream2pc "......She disgraced Pakistan........."@khi "...seriously she should stay out! every pakistani should speak out against her behavior"@optimist "...If i had some control in Pakistani Politics i would raise my voice to not let Veena enter Pakistan back …@Hardesh There is a lot of hating and in some cases jealousy that permeates these pages; I think Pakistani men are just not used to women with PDA -(public-display-of-affection) they attach sexual innuendo's because for them any display is related to to a sexual attraction.

irfan | 13 years ago | Reply no one is hating her ,asif.dont u worry.

Asif | 13 years ago | Reply Venna Mallik is the only sexy siren from our Pak! So Love her and not hate her...

ali | 13 years ago | Reply agreed with both sandeep and mariam veena has once again proved that she is a very fine actress. but plz veena be less flirtatious on the BB show. it may damage ur image.because we know that u r not like this in ur real life.best wishes 4 the future.

stream2pc | 13 years ago | Reply she has damaged the image of Pakistan

sandeep limaye | 13 years ago | Reply dear friends majority of blogger are not able to understand the type of show 'bigboss' is . here the who will generate more controversy will get more attention of public and remain till the end so she is acting like that only to get more controversy nothing else. in films she might have given more bold scene. they are all artist and trying to act there only. it feels real to you but they are acting there. so guys cool down. she has not anything wrong. its only demand of the show to gain more TRP

Mariam | 13 years ago | Reply Firstly, I highly doubt that Veena Malik went for the Big Boss show as an abassador for Pakistan. However. it IS true that she is still muslim AND a pakistani, so she could have dressed modestly and acted a bit more reserved since people from all over the world will see her as a sample of a typical pakistani women (which she is not). We must remember though there will always be a difference between some one working as an actress or model, and a typical woman who works off screen.. Everyone has their own opinions and i respect that, but personally, even though there are flaws in her actions i do not think we have the right to comment on her. It is her life and her behavior, and she knows perfectly well the consequences and the limits. So please guys dont be all judgemental, calling her names OR being over affectionate with the words for her either. But veena if you read this. Please try to be a bit more like, well like you were in pakistan. ;) ciao.

bina akhtar | 13 years ago | Reply veena, i am really impressed by ur strong personality and positive attitude. its really saddens me when people become judgemental about u. u r such a lovely person. wish u good luck.

neelam | 13 years ago | Reply @zainab, loved ur comment.i strongly believe that its the men who use and manipulate popular female actresses 2 get fame . same happened in veena's case. now she is being blamed 4 being flirt .why? just because she failed to build a relationship with them. nobody talks the way both betrayed veena . and used her name 2 remain in the news. now both the guys r living an ''honourable'' life.while veena is blamed 4 being so out spoken about them. so sad 2 see the double standards of our so called liberal and modern society.

cookie | 13 years ago | Reply veena cant pose 2 be nice on a reality show 4 so long.she is her real self. mr.anonymous,u say , she always found hanging around guys.really.why r u so jealous of her. veena is a mature lady and she wants to hang around with anyone she likes.probably those fake guys didnt deserve a straight forward and sincere girl like veena.every one knows abt the kind of perception these guys have,especially asif. even bibrik came on tv to support veena against the notorious cricketer.

Begum Nilofar Khan | 13 years ago | Reply HuH? - @ Anonymous - Venna is sweet and innocent in front of the audience and nothing else other wise everyone knows that is always found hanging with some cricketer or some actor!! It is indeed quite mind churning how @Anonymous & others in that class of total ignorance expect Venna expect her to behave she is an actress and is on a reality show that has India glued to their television sets has she shocked the Pakistani television audience- betcha she has proven that the Pakistani television public is childish..immature and squirm at the idea of seeing a beautiful woman act her way into the hearts of the Indian television audience. BB4 has created a platform for Venna Malik the Indian television audience is impressed that there are real woman in the Pakistani people that can hold their own. See the entertainment news Pamela Anderson has high hopes for Venna to make the Hollywood trek what would the Pakistanis say if Playboy offered her a spread on their online magazine?

User | 13 years ago | Reply huh!!! well how come veena got soo much closed to ashmist....wat shesays actually.."aaaaaashmit"....buahaha well there r only two people who created spice...only dolly and second one veena.dolly had been eliminated..well i think veena only becomes sweet and innocent infront of the audience and nothing else other wise everyone knows that is always foung hanging with some cricketer or some actor!!

Zeenab Sadiq | 13 years ago | Reply Why are Pakistani males intimidated by strong women? If a woman is aggressive and has public display of affection she is demeaned by the Pakistani male. Guys, this is 2010 we refuse to go backwards and be sub-servant to the almighty male. We are women, we are bold and hear us ROAR and get used to the new Pakistani woman or move out of our way !!

jasmine | 13 years ago | Reply i didnt know much abt veena until i started watching BB4. she has won me over by her sincerity,straight forwardness and boldness. she has come across as a very caring, intelligent and fun loving girl.in other words,she is really ''SPICY''.without her BB is a flop show. i also liked goswami very much. like veena,he is also a very genuine person.love the tioka and their friendship - VEENA,HRISHANT AND ASHMIT - u guys ROCK.

Zahra | 13 years ago | Reply Guys, The whole show is a BIG FAKE... get over it... think aout ur own selves..what have u done for Pakistan? Regards

Justice | 13 years ago | Reply I agree with R. Raheem, Aiman Mughni, Rehana Khan, Ashutosh, Shams, Seema Khalid, Shumaila, Kanishka, Eram Ali, and Javeria Saleem. The rest of you overwhelmingly 'male' and bigoted so-called 'ghairatmand Pakistani' lot, stop watching Big Boss or 'selected spicy' videos from it; go back to watching your porn and closing your eyes when the women and children of your country get raped & murdered. THAT obviously doesn't clash with your sense of honor, eh? No disgrace in that, obviously.

madiha | 13 years ago | Reply m agree wd comment no 5

User | 13 years ago | Reply i love you Veeeeeeeeeeeena Malik

javeria saleem | 13 years ago | Reply veena is far better than the many of us - the chattering class,the neo-liberals who somehow project the soft face of taliban.i dont understand why is there so much hue and cry over her relationship with ashmit..none of us has any right to poke our nose in her personal life.we must see the brighter side of the picture and appreciate her good qualities.she is not just a brilliant actress but also a very good person..at least veena is practically doing something noble. she not only sponsors SOS village children but has also adopted a 2 year child.veena,keep up the good work.

sami | 13 years ago | Reply i really like the friendship trioka between ashmit,veena and hrishant. all 3 r like-minded people - strong -headed,straight forward and true friends.unlike other participants.they stood by eachother throughtout the show .love them.they rock

Eram Ali | 13 years ago | Reply @Kanishka - Extremely well said- Big Boss4 is a reality show guys; Venna is an actress she is the NEW FACE OF THE PAKISTAN WOMAN- so please deal with it! When did you all (Pakistanis) become such moral monitors I see this STRICT CODE only applied to your female population...it stinks for DOUBLE STANDARDS !!! It was so cool to see Begum Ali a drag queen form a Muslim country who can carry the popularity of his country over the border! We in India do not have a powerful figure to entertain us that can live in two worlds; you all should be MOSTLY GRATEFUL to Veena & Ali for being the ambassadors of good will to promote the exchange of entertainment to the sub-continent! We in India produce material that does not really hit the decency level & so will you across the border but ARTISTIC FREEDOM has no censors..it flow of the creative minds to please & displease...I know it takes growing pains the Pakistani women are coming out of their shell to be talented....creative....brilliant contributors to your society & Madar-e-Millat* Fatima Jinnah would be ever so proud of these women.

Kanishka | 13 years ago | Reply I think Veena is playing a great Game, obviously she does not love Ashmit or Rishant...Pakistanis need to relax and need not take things personally, Her acts do not in anyway harm pakistani image, rather it lifts Pakistans image for being liberal and allowing a woman to do what she wants or likes to do (irrespective of the fact that her actions may be wrong). This is BIG BOSS and a participant needs to do anything to survive in their. SUPPORT her GUYS, come out of you male chauvanistic societies and realize that she is a human being and has free will.

Seema Khalid | 13 years ago | Reply @optimist The majority of Pakistani like honest people who tell it like it is! May be you & your buddies would like Venna to be sugar coated; but like @abid says: "Veena is not just a good and versatile actress but she is also a strong-headed and straight forward person. and i like her 4 these qualities..." I think you and a number of people are jealous that Veena's career has propelled from Lollywood..to Bollywood and now Hollywood is coming to knock on her door. Is it not a typical Pakistani mentality to be jealous of those that succeed? Or are Pakistani males intimated by strong female counterparts?

MAD | 13 years ago | Reply She is pakistani and yet because what she has done was in India she hasnt broken any laws. If the program is broadcast illgelally here than that too is not her fault. Also ARY is broadcasting the program legally and that is an issue for PEMRA and the channel. I dont likw what she's doing but she cant be penalized.

GH | 13 years ago | Reply The number of comments on this story tells '"How much our people care about Veena". The next Brittney!

Analyser | 13 years ago | Reply Pretty soon there will be a Big Brother copy in Pakistan too. Even in India the show has been cautioned for its display of indecency, and yet people in Pakistan support the amorous behaviour of our lass. No surprises there, considering the increasingly open-minded, free-wheeling culture that a segment of our society is fast becoming, but be careful not to have such open minds that your brains start falling out!

abid | 13 years ago | Reply @ shmaila,i completely agree with u. veena is not just a good and versatile actress but she is also a strong-headed and straight forward person. and i like her 4 these qualities

Concerned Citizen of Pakistan | 13 years ago | Reply I am wondering and asking DID THE MOLVI's SAW VEENA in Big Boss???

optimist | 13 years ago | Reply @ seema khalid - minority?? really? so you are saying that veena's antics on the show are being supported by majority of pakistanis....wow thats just living in denial

Shumaila | 13 years ago | Reply I would like to add that its very easy to criticize others, what Veena does is none of anyones business, she is bold and voices her opinions when she feels like, i actually respect her for speaking out loud and snubbing people making snide remarks. Atleast she has the decency to mind her own business and not poke her nose in other peoples lives like most people in Bigg Boss like Dolly and the much "loved" Sarah!

Rizwan T Khan | 13 years ago | Reply Yup! we all misunderstood her. We thought she was a decent woman. How wrong were we.

Seema Khalid | 13 years ago | Reply @optimist - you are the minority that Veena does NOT report to ! Where can one sign up to get rid of narrow minded people like you?

jazzy | 13 years ago | Reply i think hrishant is right.the channel show us only an hour long programme.whereas hrishant has lived in the same house with veena 4 almost 2 months. he knows her better than the rest of us - the viewers .

shams | 13 years ago | Reply veena, i really like u .at least u r not fake like the rest of us. i wish u good luck.

Farheen | 13 years ago | Reply I am still laughing on the first comment...

optimist | 13 years ago | Reply i sincerely hope that veena malik finds tons of projects to do in bollywood so she doesnt feel the need to return to pakistan... seriously she should stay out! every pakistani should speak out against her behaviour on the show...disgraceful!

Ali Abbas | 13 years ago | Reply She Showed how she play game with asif and india helped her to do that and i dont think so that she ll come back to pakistan,,,,,

Ashutosh | 13 years ago | Reply Veena is participating in the show as an individual. Her acts and omissions are not Pakistan's acts or omissions. This applies to all the contestants. Hrishant, Ashmit and Sara too to not represent India or any part of India at the show. This glamuor world is actually very ruthless. Down under it is all very filthy and most of these models, actor and actresses might have been through it. Also, it is a tiny minority that gets any recognition. Most of them disappear without any trace. Veena was damped by her boyfriend(s) and is probably struggling with her career. She may doing all this to get attention which may result into a break through. A Bolliwood will probably be a dream come true for her. And for her this may be her last big chance in her life.

mukesh | 13 years ago | Reply veena i like you.

Rehana Khan | 13 years ago | Reply It is indeed mind blogging how @pakistani @Realist @rizvi @Hardesh @Khuram Khan @Sheikh Sarmad @ik are dissing Veena Malik. We still live in a culture that maybe Veena Malik should have gotten the permission of the men folk to appear in Big Boss4? Why does Veena Malik or anyone else have to get the approval of people when she is an artist on a reality show ! C'mon fellas we are in a new era, women no matter what profession do not need their male counterparts blessing to further their careers! Since coming on Big Boss4, Veena has managed to catapult her career which is the best marketing strategy in recent Lollywood memory. She is now a household name in India; like or dislike her Pamela Anderson was so impressed by Veena she is in the process of producing a Hollywood television series of her and Veena called East meets West & is presently shopping for the big cable players. Pamela know how the chauvinistic male either in Asia or the Americas are harsh with their judgment and demand a different standards from women. Donald Trump one the most successful men in New York on CNBC mentioned that he might have Veena Malik be the brand ambassador for the Trump name, he had watched a few episodes of Big Boss4 on his private plane and was so impressed by Venna Malik that her charm and honesty against all odds had impressed him. I'm sure if Venna had succumbed to the pressures of how to behave and act by listening to her many critics she would not be getting the spotlight she richly deserves

khi | 13 years ago | Reply She is the worst one in BIG BOSS 4.Veena should control her emotions at a public channel the whole world is watching her.She disgraced Pakistan.

faiza | 13 years ago | Reply wow u losers have no life. sitting there talking crap about her.. shes famous shes on tv she has everything.. how has she EMBARASSED pakistan.. whats there to embasras.. its already the worst country on earth.. im glad shes acting like herself however that may be.. u guys just watch urself if u dont like her dont watch tv

Raqib Ali | 13 years ago | Reply Remember the people you give respect (e.g. TV artists). They MOSTLY don't disappoint you. People like Veena Malik and Meera know what you think about them and they 'live up to' your expectations.

Aiman Mughni | 13 years ago | Reply I agree with Mr. R. Rahim. Veena has her own style. We should accept the fact that she is representing herself only, and not Pakistan. If she's bold, that's her. Our problem is that, we find it very easy to look into the negativities of others and find it hard to encourage our talented people. Veena has done excellent work for Miss Dunya program and she's a very talented actor. Whatever her personal life is, we have no right to talk about it. All the best Veena!

Raqib Ali | 13 years ago | Reply Since we do not give respect to our film artists, we shouldn't expect them to 'earn' respect for us (or the country)!

Anoop | 13 years ago | Reply I think Veena Malik on Big Boss has forgotten that she belongs to a very conservative Muslim Country.

ik | 13 years ago | Reply Can R.Raheem explain how Veena has made Pakistan proud by being in Bigg Boss - Does her lusty attitude towards the house inmates or her massaging men or cuddling them on camera make Mr. R. Raheem proud.

Saadi | 13 years ago | Reply Lol......comment no 1 :p what a great pakistani we are!

Sheikh Sarmad | 13 years ago | Reply Ghairatmand pakistanis are offended...!

Ahmed | 13 years ago | Reply Is not a proudly thing to be in an Indian Reality show ?

Khuram Khan | 13 years ago | Reply My sympathies for the first comment.The name(of the commentator) is too sacred to be commented upon severely. I won't be surprised if she has asked another Asif to comment here. Get real. She has exposed herself so much that she beats Meera. Let us not drag the name in here of Pakistan.

ifti | 13 years ago | Reply I would not have been surprised if comment no 1 was made by begum nawazish ali.

Hardesh | 13 years ago | Reply Ignoring one of the most desperate comment above and the political comment by this Indian Model ....Veena Malik disgraced Pakistan in that Big Boss Show. If i had some control in Pakistani Politics i would raise my voice to not let Veena enter Pakistan back .....

rizvi | 13 years ago | Reply the first comment made me laugh my gut out :P :P

Realist | 13 years ago | Reply @ pakistani I sure do hope he is not

pakistani | 13 years ago | Reply @R.Raheem Sir, with all due respect, are you serious?

R. Raheem | 13 years ago | Reply Veena Malik will find her "Prince Charming" since she is a very beautiful, intelligent & bold lady. She made Pakistanis proud to be in Big Boss show. I wish her all the luck.

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