Rimi Sen Turns 44: When Golmaal Actress Said She Only Did Salman Khan's Bigg Boss For Money

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actress Rimi Sen, known for her roles in films like Golmaal and Hungama, had once talked about Bigg Boss, revealing candidly that she participated in the reality show purely for financial reasons. As the actress celebrates her 44th birthday, let us recall the time when she shared insights into the lucrative opportunity and her understanding of the show’s deeper concept.

Rimi Sen did Bigg Boss only for money!

In an interview with SpotboyE, Rimi said some years ago, "See we do few things for fame and some for money. So I did Bigg Boss only for money. They paid me around Rs 2.25 crore for 49 days and nobody can earn this much money in such a short time." She explained that despite public perception, Bigg Boss isn’t just about fights or creating drama for the cameras, but about revealing one’s true personality.Rimi elaborated, "Most of the time people fail to understand the actual concept of Bigg Boss. The show is not about fighting and getting highlighted or giving content. This show is about getting your hidden personality out. They purposely create tasks in a way that your worst side comes out in public and that is something you have to have a hold on yourself."

Rimi's BB9 prank

During her BB journey, Rimi Sen became the talk of the town for a hilarious episode inside the Bigg Boss house. During a playful prank orchestrated by Salman Khan, the host told Rimi that, due to receiving the maximum number of votes for a funny clip she had made, she had earned a ticket for direct entry into the finale.Rimi, caught between surprise and disbelief, pleaded with Salman to give the ticket to a more deserving contestant. She even confessed she is miserable and wants to get out. Despite her protests, Salman maintained a straight face and continued counseling her to accept the reward and not disappoint her fans.Finally, Salman revealed it was all a prank, exposing just how eager Rimi was to escape the chaos of the house. The moment quickly went viral, making it one of BB9's most viral moments.Rimi Sen is loved for her film roles as well as her fearless honesty about the realities of life in the entertainment industry. Zoom wishes Rimi a very happy birthday!