Bigg Boss 19: Pranit More Reveals Being MOCKED For Skin Tone In Childhood; 'Bura Lagta Tha Ke...'

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Boss 19 contestant Pranit More has always entertained the audience and made them laugh and smile with his one-liners and jokes. In the latest BB 19 episode, audiences witnessed an emotional side to Pranit. The BB 19 contestant opened up about the time he was mocked for his skin tone. During the episode, Pranit bared his heart out to Ashnoor Kaur, sharing how he was made to feel less than others because of his skin complexion.

Pranit More recalls being mocked for his skin complexion

While interacting with Ashnoot, Pranit shared, "Jab main chota tha mujhe humesha bola jaata tha ke tum dark ho, toh tum kahin kum ho. Aur sab chidhaate the, toh tabhi mujhe bahot bura lagta tha ke yaar ye cheez toh mere haanth mein thi bhi nahi. Aur uss cheez ke liye mujhe kyun bol rahe hain."(Loose translation: When I was a child, people often told me that because I was dark-skinned, I was somehow lesser than others. Everyone used to tease me, and it really hurt because my skin colour was never something I had control over. I couldn't understand why I was being judged for something so natural)ALSO READ - Bigg Boss 19: Abhishek Bajaj Calls Pranit 'Player' For Evicting Him, Says 'Hum Rishte Nibhate Rahe, Khel Gaya' - EXCLThe stand-up comedian added that he has always been mindful about not making fun of anyone's body or skin tone. "That's why, even on this show, you must have noticed that I never fat-shame anyone or say anything hurtful. Because I know how deeply such comments can affect a person," he mentioned in Hindi.

Pranit More on being mocked for not knowing English

Apart from being bullied for his skin complexion, the stand-up comedian revealed he was even mocked for not knowing English. This happened when Pranit during his school and college days. "When I was in school and college, I didn't have the confidence to speak up, and I didn't even know English. On top of that, people would make you feel that if you don't speak English, you don't know anything, and then they would comment on your looks too," he added.Meanwhile, Bigg Boss 19 streams on JioHotstar and airs on Colors TV.