Recently evicted Bigg Boss 19 contestant Abhishek Bajaj is firing back at his ex-wife, Akanksha Jindal, following her public accusations of infidelity during their marriage. Bajaj, in an interview with IANS, dismissed Jindal's claims, suggesting she is attempting to capitalize on his rising fame.
Bajaj and Jindal were married in 2017 and divorced in 2020. According to Bajaj, their separation was amicable, and the cheating allegations are "baseless". He told the Times of India that they were young when they married, and things simply didn't work out. He questions the timing of Jindal's accusations, wondering why she waited until he gained more recognition to speak out.
"She is an ex for a reason," Bajaj stated, emphasizing that their relationship is in the past. He believes Jindal's actions are motivated by a desire for attention, labeling her a "fame digger" and a "social parasite". "When you grow in life, such social parasites and fame diggers do enter your life just to garner their two minutes of fame that they will get through you and your success," he said. Bajaj added that "bashing men is in fashion," implying that Jindal is simply following a trend.
Jindal had accused Bajaj of disloyalty during their marriage and alluded to a connection between him and his Bigg Boss 19 co-contestant, Ashnoor Kaur, who is 11 years his junior. Bajaj has clarified that his relationship with Kaur is purely platonic, built on friendship and shared values. He expressed that they share a comfortable bond and enjoy each other's company.
Bajaj maintains that he has reached his current level of success through hard work and dedication. He urges people to recognize his loyalty and the effort he invests in his relationships, citing his bonds with fellow contestants Awez, Pranit, and GK as examples. "You've seen how much I value relationships and the effort I put into maintaining them," he stated. He believes viewers of Bigg Boss 19 can see the type of person he truly is through his actions on the show.
In addition to addressing Jindal's allegations, Bajaj also responded to criticism he received for age-shaming Kunickaa Sadanand, a 61-year-old veteran actress and fellow contestant. Bajaj defended himself, stating that he respectfully called her "grandmother," a term of endearment he uses for his own grandmother. He added, "I don't get what the fuss is about...I love my grandmother immensely". Bajaj went on to say that he believes Sadanand expects others to agree with her and that the Bigg Boss house is "not an old age home where we have to take care of her".
Bajaj concluded by expressing his hope that Jindal finds "a good name, fame, and a good partner" and moves on from their shared past. He believes it's best to avoid engaging with negativity and those who seek to exploit others' success.
