Munawar Faruqui says post-Bigg Boss fame led him to marry Mehjabeen

Comedian and actor Munawar Faruqui said fame after Bigg Boss 17 left him unhappy and worried about his personal life.

He won the reality show in January 2024, and the attention around his relationships had been intense during the programme.

He said he had recently taken responsibility for his young son and felt that the attention he received from women was not good for him or his child.

Faruqui recalled shutting himself away for several days and praying to feel settled.

He said he began to dislike the choices he was making and saw marriage as a way to change direction.

He reconnected with Mehjabeen Coatwala, whom he had met through a mutual friend, and married her in May 2024.

Faruqui described the decision as a response to that difficult period; no further next steps were given.