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The Bigg Boss 20 house has a new man in charge, and the housemate who paid for it is the one who could least afford to. Gullu has reportedly won the Week 2 captaincy task, and the price of that win was ScoutOP‘s lifeline.
Separately, a new promo has landed that is arguably the more emotional story: Yung DSA, the outgoing captain, breaking down over Mahhi Vij.
Gullu Reportedly Becomes the Season’s Second Captain
Pratidintime reports that Bigg Boss 20 has got its new captain after a task involving Kanika Mann, Mahhi Vij, Gullu aka Kushal Tanwar and Rhiti Tiwari, and that Gullu has reportedly won the captaincy task, while Scout OP has lost a lifeline. The outlet frames it as the house getting its second captain of the season.
One important caveat before anyone treats this as settled: the result is reported ahead of the episode, not yet shown on air. ETV Bharat’s Day 10 recap has Kushal Tanwar, popularly known as Gullu, emerging only as the captaincy contender for the week. India TV notes the complete episode will air on September 17, so the on-screen confirmation lands with tonight’s broadcast.
The Task: Colours, and a Lifeline as the Price of Winning
The mechanic is what makes this captaincy different from the first one. As ETV Bharat describes it, the captaincy task involved the female contestants throwing colours at the male contestants, with the survivors earning a place in the captaincy race.
Then came the sting. Asianet Newsable reports that the Week 2 captaincy challenge included the following contestants Kanika Mann, Mahhi Vij, Gullu, and Rhiti Tiwari, and that they had to pick a housemate whose lifeline would be taken away in case they win the captaincy.
The choices made were pointed:
- Gullu picked ScoutOP
- Kanika Mann selected Rohed Khan
- Mahhi Vij chose Aasif Khan
In Asianet’s words: “While Gullu picked ScoutOP, Kanika selected Rohed Khan and Mahhi chose Aasif Khan.” Because Gullu took the captaincy, it is his pick that counted.
Why ScoutOP’s Lifeline Loss Matters So Much
Under this season’s Tathastu twist, this special boon gives all the contestants two lifelines. Finishing last in a public vote costs a life rather than a place in the house — and only a second last-place finish means eviction.
ScoutOP is now down to one, and he is also one of this week’s three nominees alongside Aasif Khan and Rohed Khan. That combination is the most exposed position anyone has held this season: if he finishes last in the Week 2 vote, there is no cushion left underneath him.
It also lands in a week where Scout was already the subject of the season’s biggest controversy, after his remarks towards Arishfa Khan drew widespread backlash. Our elimination guide tracks the current nominations and lifeline counts.
“Maine Maa Bola Tha”: Yung DSA Breaks Down Over Mahhi Vij
The captaincy task cost Yung DSA more than the armband. India TV reports that the new Bigg Boss 20 promo shows Yung DSA breaking down after feeling betrayed by Mahhi Vij following the captaincy task.
What stings him is not the loss but the change in her. He recalls how Mahhi was dancing with him just a day ago, but now does not even speak to him. The rapper also talks about how deeply he trusted her and considered her like a mother.
In the promo he says: “Mere log ne mujhe apna manana chahiye na.” My own people should count me as theirs. India TV reports that fellow contestants, including ScoutOP, Isha Rikhi and Aasif Khan, were seen comforting Yung as he cried inconsolably.
It is a sharp turn for a housemate who spent Week 1 as the house’s first captain and was reprimanded rather than nominated when the Week 2 task collapsed. Losing the captaincy and a close ally in the same stretch leaves him without the protection he has had since the opening week.
Aasif vs Aman: “Mard Hoon Main”
The same day produced another flashpoint. ETV Bharat reports that Bigg Boss 20 day 10 saw Aasif and Aman clash, while Gullu became the captaincy contender for the next week.
During the argument, Aasif took a direct dig at Aman Gandhi: “Mard hoon main, teri tarah ladkiyon ke peeche nahi chupta.” I am a man, I do not hide behind the girls like you.
It is the second time this week Aasif has been at the centre of a confrontation, after calling the nomination punishment unfair and offering to leave in Rohed’s place.
What It Changes Going Into the Weekend
Three things are worth watching:
- Gullu now holds immunity as captain, taking him out of the nomination equation just as the house starts losing lifelines.
- ScoutOP is the most vulnerable player in the game — nominated, down to one life, and in the middle of an external controversy.
- Yung DSA has lost both his post and his closest ally, which reshapes the alliance map more than the captaincy itself does.
Season after season, the housemates who last are the ones who keep their alliances intact rather than their titles — a pattern visible across every Bigg Boss champion so far.
How to Watch
Viewers can watch the show on JioHotstar at 9 pm, and the television telecast will follow later on Colors TV at 10:30 pm. Our Bigg Boss live guide has the full schedule and the round-the-clock feed, and the Bigg Boss 20 contestants list links every housemate’s biography.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is the new captain of Bigg Boss 20?
Gullu (Kushal Tanwar) has reportedly won the Week 2 captaincy task, making him the season’s second captain after Yung DSA. The result is reported ahead of the episode rather than confirmed on air.
Who lost a lifeline in Bigg Boss 20 this week?
ScoutOP. The captaincy contenders had to name a housemate whose lifeline would be taken if they won, and Gullu picked Scout.
How many lifelines does ScoutOP have left?
One. Under the Tathastu twist every contestant starts with two, and Scout is also nominated this week, so a last-place finish would leave him without a cushion.
Why is Yung DSA crying in the Bigg Boss 20 promo?
He breaks down over Mahhi Vij’s changed behaviour after the captaincy task, saying she was dancing with him a day earlier and now does not speak to him. He had regarded her as a mother figure.
What did Aasif Khan say to Aman Gandhi?
During a Day 10 argument he said “Mard hoon main, teri tarah ladkiyon ke peeche nahi chupta” — I am a man, I do not hide behind the girls like you.
