Bigg Boss Telugu 9 Introduces Flora Saini and a Theme of Divided Living

Nagarjuna Akkineni’s Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 premiered on September 7, with Flora Saini as one of the contestants entering the show. Saini, originally from Chandigarh, transitioned to Kolkata, where she pursued modeling and participated in the Miss Kolkata pageant. She adopted the screen name Mayuri temporarily. Her Telugu film journey started with Prema Kosam in 1999. The song Narasimha Naidu led to her becoming widely recognized. Flora Saini has collaborated with prominent figures in the film industry and appeared in various OTT productions, including Dupur Thakurpo and The Trial. In 2018, Flora Saini revealed details of her past relationship, alleging abuse by her ex-boyfriend, producer Gaurang Doshi. She highlighted the parallels between her situation and that of Shraddha Walkar, reflecting on the patterns of abuse. The show’s current season has a “Double Houses” concept, distinguishing the roles and living conditions of commoners and celebrities. The show airs on Star Maa and is streamed on JioHotstar.