Bigg Boss 15: Did you know Vishal Kotian accused Kiku Sharda of ousting him from a TV show?

Vishal Kotian; picture/Bigg Boss 15 PR

Vishal Kotian, the star of popular TV shows like 'Mahabharat', 'Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal', 'Akbar Ka Bal Birbal', among others, is known for his jovial, carefree attitude. The actor, who is a household name now thanks to his roles, says he isn't nervous about being in Bigg Boss 15. He told mid-day.com in an interview, "I believe the world is very much like the Bigg Boss house. You have fights and arguments, but you have to live with each other. How much can you escape? I will try to handle whatever situation comes my way well, but I don't have specific strategies. I'm very excited and not nervous about entering the show." Here's all you need to know about Vishal Kotian...

Claim to fame
Model-turned-actor Vishal Kotian is a popular face on television and has acted in several well-known shows like 'Dil Vil Pyar Vyar', 'Dil Hai Phir Bhi Hindustani', 'Aisa Des Hai Mera', 'Mahabharat', among others. But the role that made him a household name is that of Birbal in the shows 'Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal' and 'Akbar Ka Bal Birbal'.

Vishal was also seen in movies like 'The Deadly Disciple' and 'Don Muthu Swami'.

Personal life

In an interview with mid-day.com before he entered the Bigg Boss 15 house, Vishal said, "I grew up in Dagdi chawl, so selling Salman Khan (film) tickets in black helped me pay my school and college fees and other expenses. People may not remember movies like Veergati but I do! I benefited more from Veergati than Salman did. I still remember paying my 9th class fees by selling tickets of ‘Bandhan' in black."

He further added that he managed to better his circumstances later, but these memories will always stay with him.

Vishal, in an interview, has also confessed to being in a relationship since the past couple of years. "Right now, things are still being planned and discussed. I will reveal more details about my partner, the engagement and my marriage when the time is right," he told ETimes.

Controversies
In 2017, Vishal Kotian alleged that his 'Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal' co-star Kiku Sharda got him ousted from a TV show titled 'Partners', where they both were to be the lead characters. Vishal alleged that Kiku used his stardom to get him out of the show. Kiku, however, refuted these claims.

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