Jia Shankar has been crowned as the new captain during the new leadership challenge, giving her the authority to nominate one participant. With the desired crown firmly in her grasp, Jia wasted no time in exercising her newfound authority, shocking the house by nominating Pooja Bhatt.

Pooja Bhatt is one of the most appreciated contestants of this season. Salman also appreciated her stand. Jia`s choice to select Pooja was a deliberate measure to ensure her own safety for the week. Jia carefully targeted Pooja, a strong challenger and a force to be reckoned with, in a clever move. This surprise twist forced the remaining participants to rethink their relationships and seek fresh plans to keep their spots in the house.