The premiere of Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9, hosted by Nagarjuna Akkineni, occurred on September 7 on Star Maa and JioHotstar. Among the contestants entering the house, actress Flora Saini drew attention. Born Asha Saini in Chandigarh, she later moved to Kolkata and began a modeling career. She participated in the Miss Kolkata beauty pageant and briefly used the screen name Mayuri. Her Telugu film debut was in 1999 with Prema Kosam. She gained recognition as Lux Papa after the popularity of her song Narasimha Naidu in 2002. Saini has acted in films alongside actors like Venkatesh and Balakrishna. She is also known for her work in OTT platforms, including Gandii Baat and Rana Naidu. In 2018, Saini spoke about her experience with domestic violence, alleging abuse by her ex-boyfriend, producer Gaurang Doshi. She compared her experience to the Shraddha Walkar case, highlighting how warning signs are often ignored in abusive relationships. The season’s theme is “Double Houses,” with commoners as Owners in the main Bigg Boss house and celebrities as Tenants in a smaller house. Contestants include Thanuja Puttaswamy, Flora Saini, and others. The show airs on Star Maa from Monday to Friday at 9:30 PM and on weekends at 9 PM, with streaming available on JioHotstar.
