Mahhi Vij – Mahhi Vij is currently appearing on Bigg Boss 20, while her daughter Tara is staying with her father Jay Bhanushali. Speaking to Entertainment Times, Jay said he is not treating the situation as something he has to “manage”, but as an opportunity to spend meaningful time with his daughter. He also said their father-daughter relationship has become stronger during Mahhi’s time on the reality show.
Jay Says His Bond With Tara Has Grown
Jay explained that his focus has been on enjoying his time with Tara rather than viewing childcare as an additional responsibility. He said the experience has allowed the two to spend more time together and build a closer bond.
According to Jay, this was one of the reasons he supported Mahhi’s decision to enter Bigg Boss. He said he wanted Mahhi to participate in the show and ideally win, while the arrangement also gave him an opportunity to be more involved in Tara’s day-to-day life.
A Positive Approach to Parenting
Jay’s comments suggest that the current arrangement has allowed him to embrace the additional time with Tara. He has also been sharing moments with his daughter on social media while Mahhi remains inside the Bigg Boss house.
The family’s current situation comes after Jay and Mahhi publicly announced their separation earlier this year. Despite the change in their relationship, both have said they intend to remain supportive of one another and continue raising their children together.
Jay and Mahhi Announced Their Separation
Jay and Mahhi announced their separation in January 2026 through a joint statement. At the time, they said they were choosing to move forward separately while continuing to support each other.
They also made it clear that their three children — Tara, Khushi and Rajveer — would remain a shared responsibility. The couple’s latest comments indicate that co-parenting continues to be an important part of their family arrangement.
Mahhi Continues Her Bigg Boss Journey
While Jay is spending time with Tara outside the show, Mahhi is dealing with the changing relationships inside the Bigg Boss house. Her equation with fellow contestant Uditi has recently changed after the two were previously seen supporting each other.
The disagreement reportedly began around household responsibilities. Uditi, who is currently the captain, asked Mahhi to take up chopping duties, but Mahhi said she did not know how to do the task and declined. The conversation became tense, with both contestants exchanging sharp remarks.
Arishfa Also Creates Some Distance
The shifting relationships have extended beyond Mahhi and Uditi. Arishfa Khan has also reportedly been spending less time with Mahhi and Qazi Tauqeer.
Arishfa and Uditi have recently been seen sitting together in the garden area with their food, while Mahhi has remained at the dining table. These developments have added another layer to the changing group dynamics inside the house.
Bigg Boss and Life Outside the House
Mahhi’s participation in the show has placed her personal and professional life under public attention, while Jay has continued handling his time with Tara outside the house. His comments show that he views the arrangement positively and sees it as a chance to strengthen his relationship with his daughter.
Meanwhile, Mahhi’s changing equations with contestants such as Uditi and Qazi remain part of the ongoing Bigg Boss storyline.
Conclusion
Jay Bhanushali has said that spending more time with Tara while Mahhi Vij is inside Bigg Boss 20 has strengthened their father-daughter bond. The comments come months after Jay and Mahhi announced their separation and said they would continue to co-parent their children. Inside the house, meanwhile, Mahhi’s relationships with Uditi, Qazi and other contestants are undergoing noticeable changes.