From Rimi Sen's honesty to Salman Khan in 'bhaijaan' mode: Why Bigg Boss Season 9 is the best so far

Chances are, by now you’ve made your observations about the Bigg Boss season 9. The same contestants who were fresh faces to us are now slowly becoming familiar. The cherry on the cake is always the weekend sessions with Salman Khan, and Sunday night’s episode was no less, providing some more insight into the inner workings of the Bigg Boss house. “ You are so weak, Rimi.” Salman Khan gently admonished the sobbing, heavily Bong accented film actress whose only memorable roles have been a brief appearance opposite Abhishek Bachchan in Dhoom, 2004 and Dhoom 2,2006. She now appears on your TV channels everyday. Sen has claimed that she is done with her time in the house. If you remember the sweet and talented Rimi Sen who was noticed but never made quite the cut as a big time heroine and if you are a fan, it would be probably be heartbreaking for you to watch her weep like a child on Sunday’s episode of Big Boss Season 9. [caption id=“attachment_2482736” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  Salman Khan in Bigg Boss season 9. Image from IBN Live.[/caption] Clearly the host was equally touched. Sen kept pleading she wanted to be out of the Big Boss house, but Salman reminded her to be who she always was, at the worst of times on a film set which didn’t make her happy. Bhaijaan, indeed. “Mujhe bacha lo,” she begged to Khan. Big Boss house was a jail to her. But since the fans refused to vote her out, Khan insisted she get stronger and play the game wholeheartedly. Did she mistake the place for a plush resort, he joked, when she told him he was her last resort? Okay, not that funny but apparently cheery enough to bring a smile back on Sen’s bright red lipsticked face. Their conversation highlighted two very interesting things: the definition of success and the other contestants’ inner strength. These are themes that mold almost every episode inside the Bigg Boss house. Sen told Khan that she had never craved too much success in her film career as she preferred her own comfort zone. Khan pointed out how everyone else was staying put and were equally uncomfortable. This raises a very vital question of what success means in today’s world of easy fame and money. Is it about mere talent or is it about your willingness to change your basic personality in order to get out of the so called “comfort zone”? Sen comes across as a quiet introvert who likes to keep to herself. She is not as aggressive or gregarious like the rest who participate fully in every task given to them in the show. Yes, she may not be given to being cooperative in certain tasks either but she had good reason. She refused to shave her head or tattoo her arm with “Big Boss” name in big bold letters. She dared to make those choices despite being fully aware that it may make her unpopular inside and outside the house. She gives a clear opinion when it is sought but does not try to get louder in order to be heard over and above others. The best thing about her is that she is not an attention-seeking actress and has a mind of her own. Sen wants out. Does that make her a loser or “weak” as Salman says? Or will she be what Khan says to the next in line of firing, Digangana Suryavanshi —“I want to see you come out a winner.” Going by the smile on Sen’s tear soaked face, she is ready to create a new comfort zone and stay herself; which is honest and human. Meanwhile, Khan is going great guns at his new dabangg role—that of a motivating Bhaijaan. Winner or loser, it all amounts to one thing. You are the boss of yourself. This season of Big Boss looks quite promising as the best so far. Disclaimer: Bigg Boss is aired on Colors, which is a part of Network 18. Firstpost is also a part of Network18 Media & Investment Limited which is owned by Reliance Industries Limited.