India, Sept. 3 -- Model Rhiya Ahir became an overnight sensation after she stopped a police van single-handedly last month during the NEET paper leak protest in Mumbai. The model's picture as she held back the van carrying protestors became a symbol of the protests led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). Recently, when it was announced that Rhiya was entering the reality show Bigg Boss, it divided opinions about her. In a new interview, Rhiya has admitted she is getting hate for the decision, but also attempted to explain why she is entering the show.

Rhiya Ahir is one of the few confirmed contestants in Bigg Boss 20, which premieres later this week. The Salman Khan-hosted show has been known for its controversial inmates and has become...