Munawar Faruqui, a stand-up comedian and rapper, currently featured on the reality show "Bigg Boss 17," has expressed his desire to stay true to his authentic self without crafting a carefully curated persona. Known for his sharp wit and keen observations, Munawar believes that as an artist, he shouldn't confine himself to a single identity or image.

In the 17th season of "Bigg Boss," a show hosted by Salman Khan, there have been significant changes to the format. The season's unique twist involves a declaration that "Iss baar game nahi hoga" (This time, there won't be a game). The house's master has disclosed issues of favoritism and unequal treatment, adding intrigue and drama to the show. Contestants are expected to adhere to the three mantras of Dil (heart), Dimaag (mind), and Dum (courage) to win the game.

Munawar, a contestant on "Bigg Boss," candidly shared his perspective on the persona he aims to create. He stated, "I am an artist, and I don't want to limit myself to a particular identity. I'm not interested in creating a meticulously planned persona. I want to be as authentic as I am and entertain my audience. The idea is to showcase all facets of my personality, including the sometimes humorous, occasionally passionate, and occasionally somewhat absurd. I hope any misconceptions about me will be completely erased."

Munawar also revealed that he had initially planned to participate in "Bigg Boss 16" and "Khatron Ke Khiladi 13," but those opportunities didn't materialize.

He expressed his surprise at being a contestant on the 17th season of "Bigg Boss" and acknowledged the unusual nature of the experience. Munawar sees the show as a fantastic opportunity to challenge himself, both personally and through interactions with diverse individuals.

He views the show as a social experiment and an opportunity to test his skills in performing tasks and providing entertainment. The winner of "Lock Upp 1" sees the show as a kind of human zoo due to the confinement and forced interactions among contestants.

Munawar's ability to find humor in himself and his surroundings is his greatest strength. He maintains a positive outlook and believes that his life experiences have shaped his sense of humor. He anticipates that his time on the show will provide him with valuable material for his stand-up routines.

The current contestants on "Bigg Boss 17" include Jigna Vora, Sana Raees Khan, Anurag Dobhal, Munawar Faruqui, Ankita Lokhande, Vicky Jain, Navid Sole, Neil Bhatt, Aishwarya Sharma, Abhishek Kumar, Isha Malviya, Rinku Dhawan, Arun Mashettey, Sunny Arya, Firoza Khan, Soniya Bansal, and Mannara Chopra.

The show is broadcast on JioCinema and Colors.