Bigg Boss 18: In a dramatic turn of events following her elimination from Bigg Boss 18 on October 20, actress and social media influencer Hema Sharma faces serious allegations from her estranged husband, Gaurav Saxena.
The controversy centres around their child’s custody and claims of financial manipulation.
3.5 lakhs given for Hema Sharma’s entry in Bigg Boss 18
Saxena, currently based in Uganda, revealed in an exclusive interview with Times of India that he financially supported Sharma’s reality TV ambitions, paying Rs 3.5 lakh to a PR company for her Bigg Boss entry. “Hema was trying for Bigg Boss for the past 2 years,” Saxena stated.
“She told me she found a PR company charging Rs 3.5 lakhs, guaranteeing her entry through their spotting and PR plan. I didn’t hesitate for even three minutes before agreeing to pay.”
The payment was allegedly made to one Rahul Parihar, though Saxena expressed initial doubts about the arrangement. “I asked if she was sure this would work, as typically you need to do something worthy to be part of the show. But she was confident,” he explained.
Family dispute – Hema and ex-hubby Gaurav Saxena
The situation took a more serious turn when Saxena discovered that Sharma had filed what he claims is a false complaint against him. “Hema had filed a complaint that I would come from Africa and kidnap my child,” he revealed.
The dispute intensified when Saxena learned that their son was being cared for by Sharma’s mother and a maid during her Bigg Boss stint – a detail that particularly surprised him as “she had told me she was in no contact with her family.”
Has Hema demanded 2.5 crore from her ex-husband?
Adding another layer to the controversy, Gaurav alleges that Sharma demanded a Rs 2.5 crore flat as part of their ongoing domestic dispute.
Sharma, known to her online followers as “Viral Bhabhi,” has built a significant social media presence through her YouTube channel “Hema Ki Kahani,” which boasts over 1.4 million subscribers. Her acting credits include roles in films such as “Yamla Pagla Deewana,” “Kahan Hum Kahan Tum,” “Phir Se,” and “One Day: Justice Delivered.”
The case highlights the increasingly complex intersection of social media fame, reality television, and personal relationships in India’s entertainment industry. As of now, Sharma has not publicly responded to these allegations.
