Is ‘Bigg Boss 19’ a Chaotic High School Experience?

Mumbai, Sep 17 (NationPress) The 2006 track “High School Never Ends” by the American rock band Bowling For Soup seems perfectly suited for Bigg Boss 19, where the house features characters reminiscent of a school environment, from strict disciplinarians and class monitors to the popular couple, backbenchers, and the quintessential “mean girls.”

This installment of ‘Bigg Boss’ is delivering more than just the typical reality show experience. Expect intense melodrama, exaggerated confrontations, and the antics of girls simply being themselves.

If “Bigg Boss 19” were an educational institution, Kunickaa Sadanand would undoubtedly be the headmaster. With her frightfully strict demeanor, she could easily be mistaken for the next Miss Agatha Trunchbull from Roald Dahl’s beloved tale “Matilda.”

From making culinary decisions to monitoring the household dynamics and selecting which contestant to challenge with her remarks, Kunickaa navigates her role effortlessly.

Next, we have Tanya Mittal and Amaal Mallik, who transition from friends to the “it” couple, optimistic that their relationship will endure beyond school—similar to Julia Stiles’ Kat and the late Heath Ledger’s Patrick from “10 Things I Hate About You,” who start as opposites but eventually find love.

'Third Wheeler' Neelam Giri plays the quiet best friend, often accompanying Tanya but frequently overlooked when alone.

Awez Darbar is akin to the class slacker, present yet rarely noticed. Ironically, despite being part of the Salman Khan-hosted program, his presence often goes undetected.

The budding friendship between Ashnoor Kaur and Abhishek Bajaj has everyone buzzing in the house. While they label it as friendship, they resemble the covert couple in school, akin to Troy and Gabriella from the 2006 film High School Musical, who meet in secret before revealing their relationship.

The “Bigg Boss 19” reimagined school also boasts its own set of “Mean Girls.” Nehal Chudasama and Farhana Bhatt’s manipulative and backbiting antics position them as the show's equivalent of Regina George and Gretchen Wieners.

Let’s not overlook the introverted overachiever. Gaurav Khanna embodies this role, winning numerous competitions while staying clear of conflicts and only speaking when prompted during the “Weekend Ka Vaar” episodes. It’s no surprise that Gaurav occupies a front-row seat in class.

Next, we have the flirtatious heartthrob Baseer Ali. Much like Jesse Metcalfe’s John Tucker in “John Tucker Must Die,” Baseer is the ultimate charmer, smoothly navigating the affections of Farrhana and Nehal.

And who could forget those who pilfer the lunch boxes in the early period? This role fits housemate Shehbaz Badesha, who regularly expresses his love for food. Amaal Mallik even commented on how Shehbaz polished off his eggs.

No classroom is complete without the backbenchers.

Zeishan Quadri represents that student who neglects studying all year but manages to ace the exams with an all-nighter. In the show, he’s quick-witted, always knowing the right thing to say and when to say it. His sharp intellect is his greatest asset.

Praneet More and Mridul Tiwari form a duo that’s innocent, entertaining, and everything in between.