Bigg Boss 20's Rhiti Tiwari team denies Ekam Bawa torture claims, files legal action
Synopsis
With Rhiti Tiwari locked inside the Bigg Boss 20 house, her team is fighting a parallel battle outside — filing legal action against Punjabi singer Ekam Bawa, who has publicly claimed that Rhiti and her mother tortured him. The off-screen drama adds a charged real-world subplot to her time on the reality show.
Key Takeaways
Rhiti Tiwari's team issued a statement on Monday, 28 September calling Ekam Bawa's torture allegations 'false'.
Legal action has been initiated against Ekam Bawa by Rhiti's team.
Ekam Bawa , described as Rhiti's alleged ex-stepfather and a Punjabi singer, posted a video claiming he was mistreated by Rhiti and her mother Rani Tiwari .
Bawa disputed Rhiti's reported claim of receiving a monthly allowance of ₹20,000 to ₹25,000 , citing her alleged lifestyle expenses including a Range Rover .
Rhiti is currently inside the Bigg Boss 20 house and cannot personally respond to the allegations.
Bigg Boss 20 contestant Rhiti Tiwari's management team on Monday, 28 September issued a formal statement rejecting torture allegations levelled by Punjabi singer and her alleged ex-stepfather Ekam Bawa, calling his claims 'false' and confirming that legal proceedings have been initiated against him. The statement was shared on Rhiti's official Instagram Stories, as the contestant herself remains inside the Bigg Boss 20 house and is unable to respond directly.
What Rhiti's Team Said
The statement released by Rhiti's team read: 'We are disappointed to see false claims made by #EkamBawa against Rhiti Tiwari and her family being carried across various media platforms. Rhiti is currently inside the #BiggBoss20 house and can't respond to these allegations herself.'
The team further urged media organisations to exercise caution before amplifying the allegations. 'We request the media to please verify facts before amplifying such defamatory claims and give the family a fair chance to be heard. Necessary legal action has been initiated against #EkamBawa in relation to these allegations,' the statement concluded.
What Ekam Bawa Claimed
The controversy erupted after Ekam Bawa posted a video on his social media account alleging that both Rhiti and her mother, Rani Tiwari, subjected him to mistreatment during the period they all lived together. In the clip, Bawa recounted a specific incident, saying in Hindi: 'Rhiti came into my room, took all my clothes from the hangers in my cupboard, and threw them on the floor.' He alleged that Rhiti then told him, 'Ekam Bawa, get out.'
Bawa further claimed he was taken aback that Rhiti addressed him by his full name and reportedly questioned her about the nature of their relationship, saying: 'Do you even know what relationship we have with each other?'
The Financial Dispute
Separately, Bawa also disputed Rhiti's reported claim that she received a monthly allowance of ₹20,000 to ₹25,000. He countered by pointing to what he described as her expensive lifestyle, referencing handbags allegedly worth ₹4 to 5 lakh and the cost of maintaining a Range Rover, which he put at ₹2.5 to 3 lakh. These claims have not been independently verified.
Context and What Comes Next
This is the latest in a string of off-screen controversies involving Bigg Boss 20 contestants, with the show's format — which keeps participants isolated from the outside world — making it impossible for those inside to address public allegations in real time. Rhiti's team has not disclosed the specific nature or jurisdiction of the legal action initiated against Bawa. The matter is likely to intensify public attention on Rhiti's stay in the house, as viewers and media track both the legal proceedings and any further statements from Bawa's side.
Point of View
But the specifics of the case remain undisclosed. What this episode also highlights is a recurring pattern with reality shows: the isolation format creates a vacuum that third parties can fill with narratives contestants cannot rebut in real time. Whether the legal proceedings produce any substantive outcome, or whether this remains a social media dispute, will determine how much it shapes Rhiti's public image post-eviction.
NationPress
29 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Ekam Bawa allege against Rhiti Tiwari?
Ekam Bawa, described as Rhiti Tiwari's alleged ex-stepfather and a Punjabi singer, posted a video claiming that Rhiti and her mother Rani Tiwari 'tortured' him during the period they lived together. He recounted a specific incident in which Rhiti allegedly threw his clothes on the floor and told him to leave.
How did Rhiti Tiwari's team respond to the allegations?
Rhiti's team issued a statement on her official Instagram Stories calling Bawa's claims 'false' and urging the media to verify facts before reporting. They also confirmed that legal action has been initiated against Ekam Bawa in connection with the allegations.
Why can't Rhiti Tiwari respond to the allegations herself?
Rhiti Tiwari is currently a contestant inside the Bigg Boss 20 house, which keeps participants isolated from the outside world. This means she has no access to news, social media, or the ability to make public statements while the show is ongoing.
What is the financial dispute between Rhiti Tiwari and Ekam Bawa about?
Ekam Bawa disputed Rhiti's reported claim that she received a monthly allowance of ₹20,000 to ₹25,000, alleging instead that she maintained an expensive lifestyle including handbags worth ₹4 to 5 lakh and a Range Rover whose upkeep he estimated at ₹2.5 to 3 lakh. These claims have not been independently verified.
What legal action has been taken in the Rhiti Tiwari and Ekam Bawa dispute?
Rhiti Tiwari's team has confirmed that 'necessary legal action' has been initiated against Ekam Bawa, though the specific nature, charges, or jurisdiction of the proceedings have not been publicly disclosed.
