# Mahhi Vij participation in Bigg Boss 20 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mahhi-vij-participation-in-bigg-boss-20 > Updated: 2026-10-19T14:03:19.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3. During the reality television program Bigg Boss 20, contestant Mahhi Vij experienced an emotional episode regarding perceived bias and food distribution within the house. Vij stated that tensions over food portions, such as ghee and pakoras, triggered memories of childhood trauma related to her family’s socioeconomic background and past experiences of being questioned about her ability to pay for meals. Following these events, actor Shehnaaz Gill publicly offered her support for Vij via social media. Gill cited a personal bond formed during her own time on Bigg Boss 13, describing Vij as a ‘pure and clean-hearted person’ who provided emotional and practical assistance during Gill’s previous stint on the show. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-19: Mahhi Vij discusses personal life on Bigg Boss 20 Actress Mahhi Vij addressed questions about her love life on Bigg Boss 20, maintaining privacy following her separation from Jay Bhanushali. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mahhi-vij-discusses-personal-life-on-bigg-boss-20 ### 2026-10-10: Shehnaaz Gill pledges support for Mahhi Vij in Bigg Boss 20 Shehnaaz Gill has pledged her support for Mahhi Vij in Bigg Boss 20, citing the emotional and practical help Vij provided her during her own time on Bigg Boss 13. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shehnaaz-gill-pledges-support-for-mahhi-vij-in-bigg-boss-20 ### 2026-10-02: Mahhi Vij discusses childhood trauma during Bigg Boss 20 Bigg Boss 20 contestant Mahhi Vij had an emotional breakdown after kitchen politics and food distribution issues triggered memories of childhood financial struggles and social exclusion. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mahhi-vij-discusses-childhood-trauma-during-bigg-boss-20 --- Cite as: Mahhi Vij participation in Bigg Boss 20. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mahhi-vij-participation-in-bigg-boss-20