Updated On: 26 August, 2025 06:05 PM IST | Mumbai | Aakruti Bagla
Bhojpuri actress Neelam Giri has entered the Bigg Boss 19 house. In an exclusive chat with mid-day, she opens up about meeting Salman Khan, the Bhojpuri industry facing criticism, and reveals Sidharth Shukla and Elvish Yadav as her favorite contestants

Neelam Giri
Neelam Giri is one of the popular actresses of the Bhojpuri industry. She is known for her unapologetic and fearless nature, and now she is all set to showcase her personality in Salman Khan-hosted Bigg Boss 19 house. Ahead of premiere night, Neelam gets candid with mid-day about meeting Salman Khan, Bhojpuri industry being looked down and dealing with criticism.
When asked why she decided to participate in the controversial show, Neelam asserts, “I had been getting an opportunity to enter Bigg Boss for the last two years, and even this time, I was initially skeptical. But then I realized that if such a chance is coming my way, I should definitely grab it, because very few people get this kind of opportunity.”
We further prodded her about her excitement to meet Salman Khan and pat comes the reply, “I am very happy and excited to meet him. It is like a dream come true. Honestly, when I finally meet him, I don’t know if I’ll be able to say anything as I might just keep looking at him because I’ll be too nervous.