The latest season of Bigg Boss is off to a fiery start, and one contestant already making headlines is Shehzada Dhami. Known for his roles in shows like Yehh Jadu Hai Jinn Ka!, Choti Sarrdaarni, Shubh Shagun, and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Dhami walked into the Bigg Boss 18 house with controversy trailing closely behind him.
His career took a sharp turn recently after he was abruptly removed from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, with rumors swirling about his so-called “attitude problem.” But Dhami came prepared to tell his side of the story—and it’s not what fans expected.
During the premiere, Salman Khan wasted no time in addressing the elephant in the room: Dhami’s alleged unprofessional behavior that led to his ouster from the long-running StarPlus show. But Dhami was quick to push back, throwing a bombshell claim at the feet of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai producer Rajan Shahi. According to Dhami, his sudden exit had nothing to do with his behavior but was instead a direct result of being publicly humiliated by Shahi in front of 150 crew members.
Shehzada didn’t hold back, accusing the renowned producer of mistreating him without cause. “I worked non-stop for six months on the show, pulling 15-hour shifts every day, and one day, out of nowhere, the producer humiliated me in front of the entire unit. I was insulted and belittled while I stood there, speechless. If I could survive that storm, nothing can break me.”
The tension in the room escalated as Dhami described how Shahi’s treatment blindsided him, despite his dedication to the show. Salman Khan, known for his straight talk, wasn’t convinced by Dhami’s explanation. The host reminded him that his name might mean “prince,” but that doesn’t entitle him to behave like one. Salman warned Dhami to drop any attitude if he wants to survive in the industry, and especially in the Bigg Boss house.
But Dhami fired back, claiming he had always remained humble, despite the damaging accusations thrown his way. He implied that anyone else in his position might have crumbled under the pressure. “If others had gone through what I did, they might have ended their lives,” Dhami said, triggering an immediate reaction from the audience and raising questions about how deep this controversy really goes.
Dhami went further, recounting his last day on the set of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. After months of exhausting work without a single day off, he was suddenly told to take a break, only to be called into a tense meeting with Shahi. What happened next was a complete shock. “He started attacking me in front of everyone, for no reason. The whole unit was there, 150 people, and I had no idea what I had done wrong.”
Dhami also shared details about an incident with the show’s creative team, revealing the kind of toxic atmosphere he was working in. He described a situation where he was scolded for breaking costume continuity on set. Although the mistake was minor, Dhami said the director berated him in front of everyone, and the tension only grew from there. “I was asked to remove bracelets for a scene, and when I forgot, I handed them over immediately, but the director yelled at me. Then I was threatened with being thrown out of the show.”
Things took an even darker turn when Dhami recalled a senior member of the production team, allegedly drunk, confronting him with false accusations of disrespecting the producer. Dhami stood his ground, but by then, it was clear the situation had spiraled out of control.
When Salman pressed Dhami for the names of the people involved, Dhami responded, “They think they’re big, but they’re nothing.”As the discussion came to a close, Salman advised Dhami to take this incident as a lesson and to reflect on how it had affected his career. With tensions already high, Dhami’s stint on Bigg Boss 18 is expected to be just as dramatic as the revelations he has already shared.
Shehzada Dhami has entered the Bigg Boss house with a cloud of controversy following him, and it’s clear that this season will be one to watch as his story unfolds. Whether his claims of mistreatment will hold up, or if more secrets will come to light, remains to be seen.
