Bigg Boss: Asim Riaz runner up
TNN Bureau. Updated: 2/17/2020 9:07:36 AM
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JAMMU: While Actor Sidharth Shukla took home the trophy of reality show "Bigg Boss" Season 13, it was Jammu boy Asim Riaz who won the hearts of the people across India.
Jammu-born model Asim who turned out to be the ultimate poster boy on season 13 of the controversial reality show, was adjudged the first runner up of Bigg Boss 13, the result of which was announced late Sunday night.
Besides Sidharth and Asim, four other finalists of the show were Shehnaaz Gill (Sana), Rashami Desai, Aarti Singh and Paras Chhabra.
Talking about his BB 13 journey, Riaz said: “I feel blessed, and can’t believe that I could get so much love. I have struggled for 10 years, and now to see this kind of appreciation is overwhelming.”
Talking about losing the title having come so far, Asim said, “Yes, it’s a little disappointing given that I aimed to be victorious.
“But I have accepted it and have decided to move forward. A lot of people told me that I might not have won the trophy but I am a winner for them. That’s something great to know,” he told a media outlet in Mumbai.
Talking about his future, the young star said, “The kind of response that I am getting, I am looking at doing films. It’s definitely a bright future ahead.”
Lastly, thanking his fans, Asim Riaz said, “You guys have made my life. Firstly I feel lucky to have bagged this show and gotten a chance to stand beside Salman sir. From the first day, you all have been supporting me and giving me so much love. Whatever I am today is all thanks to you.”