Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Mary Kom Opens Up About Manipur Crisis on Bigg Boss
Mary Kom spoke about the difficult situation in her home state, Manipur.
She said many people there have been affected by conflict.
Mary felt sad because she could not do as much as she wanted to help.
She also said she felt embarrassed and powerless.
She wants the different communities in Manipur to live together peacefully.
She shared these feelings while talking with Kanika Mann on Bigg Boss 20.
The show is hosted by Salman Khan.
Bigg Boss 20 began on September 6 and is available on JioHotstar and Colors.
Mary Kom discussed her emotional connection to Manipur during a conversation with actress Kanika Mann on Bigg Boss 20.
The boxing champion said she feels helpless and embarrassed that she could not do more for her state.
She called for unity among Manipur’s tribes and communities and urged people to live peacefully.
The article describes an ethnic conflict involving the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities that has lasted more than two years.
Bigg Boss 20 premiered on September 6, is hosted by Salman Khan, and streams on JioHotstar at 9 p.m.
- Who
- Boxing champion Mary Kom spoke with actress Kanika Mann.
- What
- Mary Kom expressed sadness, helplessness and embarrassment over her inability to help Manipur during its prolonged conflict, while calling for unity.
- When
- The conversation was reported on September 7, 2026; Bigg Boss 20 premiered on September 6.
- Where
- The discussion took place on Bigg Boss 20; the crisis is in Manipur.
- Why
- Mary discussed her emotional connection to Manipur and her wish for its communities to live together peacefully.
- Program
- Bigg Boss 20
- Speaker
- Mary Kom
- Conversation partner
- Kanika Mann
- Conflict location
- Manipur
- Communities mentioned
- Meitei and Kuki-Zo
- Premiere date
- September 6
- Streaming and broadcast
- JioHotstar at 9 p.m. and Colors at 10:30 p.m.