Bigg Boss OTT: Complicated relationship with Shamita Shetty to Karan Johar calling him sexist; Raqesh Bapat played like a dark-horse

Tum Bin fame Raqesh Bapat, with his quiet nature has reached the finale of Bigg Boss OTT. How? The actor showed that one doesn't need to shout at the top of their lungs to sustain in the house. Many lauded him for being the 'Aslli Khiladi' in the house and called him the dark horse. A look at his journey so far.

Pratik questions Raqesh for calling him ‘Korean’ and ‘mis-matched’ during Sunday Ka Vaar. For the unversed, while getting ready for the Sunday Ka Vaar, Pratik, Muskaan and Neha were re-enacting a scene between Shamita, Divya and Raqesh as (Pati, Patni Aur Woh). While seeing them perform, Raqesh appreciated the flawless skin and said he’s got Korean looks and also looked mis-matched between Muskaan and Neha. Raqesh told him that he meant it in a positive way and he is taking it negatively.

Family week was one of the most emotional times for all the Bigg Boss contestants. Raqesh Bapat had his niece Isha visit him to support and motivate him. Isha motivated her ‘mama’ in the best way, particularly after Karan Johar’s remark of Raqesh being sexist. She mentioned that the actor had been raised by two of the strongest women Isha knew. The moment was just treasured and was very much ores by Shamita Shetty.

With several tasks being performed, it is common that the contestant ends up delivering statements that weren’t meant to be. Raqesh , in one of tasks applied the logic of men being stronger than woman for which he has received a lot of backlash from the host Karan Johar. Karan Johar had called Raqesh sexist over this mentality of the latter. However, Shamita defended Raqesh about his intentions not being hurtful. Raqesh too stated that he knows how strong women can be as he has seen that strength while growing up in women who raised him.

Birth of a sweet bitter love relationship and Bigg Boss go hand in hand. Raqesh and actress Shamita Shetty’s relationship and unbreakable bond cannot be missed by anyone. From Shamita Shetty’s confession about her feelings for Raqesh to their bitter banter at times has made the audience fallen in love with their chemistry. And with recent comment from Shamita Shetty’s mother about Raqesh being a ‘sweet, gentleman’ would have definitely highlighted and strengthen their bond.

Raqesh Bapat and his love connection Shamita Shetty were spotted in one of the episodes talking about ex Bigg Boss contestant Moose Jattana. The two were talking about Moose’s self conversation in front the mirror about her boobs and ass. Shamita mentioned how this conversation that she had seen Moose having with herself does not go hand in hand about Moose’s saying that she has faced a lot in her life. Raqesh supported Shamita and said that they are ‘just promoting porn’. This conversation between Raqesh Bapat and Shamita Shetty went viral on social media and gathered huge attention.

Raqesh Bapat has shared a strong bond with his fellow contestant Divya Agarwal. The two were often seen together indulging in conversations. Shamita Shetty used to even get jealous of their bond as she thought that Divya tries to manipulate Raqesh. Though the two share a strong friendship bond, in the recent episode of Bigg Boss, Raqesh was in a tough spot as she had to choose between Shamita and Divya, he went for his lady love. Though Divya was disappointed, she took it light-heartedly as a friend.

Recently, when Kashmera Shah had accused Raqesh of going on the road of being ‘henpecked’ husband again, Raqesh’ ex-wife Ridhi Dogra stood in support of him and replied to her asking her not to make ‘loose comments’. Ridhi recently told BT about Raqesh’s bond with Shamita, “I am happy if Raqesh is happy. It's his personal space.”