‘I Could Not Do Anything For Manipur’s Safety’: Mary Kom Calls Herself ‘Helpless’ On Bigg Boss 20 | Television News

Last Updated:September 08, 2026, 07:30 IST

Mary Kom shared that she feels embarrassed for not being able to help her state, Manipur.

Bigg Boss 20 is available on JioHotstar at 9 pm and airs on Colors at 10:30 pm. 

In the recent episode of Bigg Boss 20, Mary Kom opened up about feeling helpess for not being able to ‘protect’ her state, Manipur. For more than a two years now, Manipur is experiencing an ethnic conflict and several incidents of violence have been reported between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities.

“I could not do anything for the protection and safety of my Manipur,” Mary Kom said while speaking to Kanika Mann. “There are multiple tries in Manipur, there should be unity among all. All should live peacefully with love,” she added.

The Indian boxer further shared that she feels embarrassed for not being able to help her state and told Kanika, “What can I do? I am helpless. I am not a powerful person. I have achieved a lot for our country but I could not do anything for my state. I feel very embarrassed.”

Bigg Boss 20 premiered on September 6 and is hosted by Salman Khan. During the premiere night, Priyanka Chopra, who played Mary in the 2014 biopic Mary Kom, sent a video message for the boxer. Chopra wished Mary luck and asked her to remain the same person she is while taking on the reality show. The actor also had a warning for Mary’s fellow contestants, reminding them of the boxer’s powerful knockouts.

In her message, Priyanka said, “Inka Knockout na bohot bhaari parta hai. Mary ap bas jaisi hai waisi rahie. Khule dil se kheliye. I’am so looking forward to your journey. Bohot Bohot sara pyaar.”

Besides Mary Kom, this season’s contestants also include Aasif Khan, Kanika Mann, ScoutOp (Tanmay Singh), Amrapali Dubey, Mahhi Vij, Yung DSA, Qazi Touqeer, Arishfa Khan, Rohed Khan, Isha Rikhi, Gullu (Kushal Tanwar) among others.

Bigg Boss 20 is available on JioHotstar at 9 pm and airs on Colors at 10:30 pm.

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What did Mary Kom say about Manipur on Bigg Boss 20?

On Bigg Boss 20, Mary Kom expressed feeling helpless and embarrassed for not being able to protect her home state of Manipur, which has been experiencing ethnic conflict and violence for over two years between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities. She emphasized the need for unity and peaceful coexistence among all communities in Manipur.

When did Bigg Boss 20 premiere and who is the host?

Bigg Boss 20 premiered on September 6, 2026, and is hosted by Salman Khan.

What message did Priyanka Chopra send to Mary Kom for Bigg Boss 20?

Priyanka Chopra, who portrayed Mary Kom in the 2014 biopic, sent a video message wishing her luck for Bigg Boss 20. She advised Mary to remain true to herself and warned other contestants about Mary’s powerful knockouts.

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