Uorfi Javed on Bigg Boss 20: Uorfi Javed has opened up about a side of her career that fans rarely get to see. In a candid Instagram video shared on August 23, the actress and fashion personality spoke about several professional setbacks she has faced over the past year, including being rejected by the makers of Bigg Boss 20.
Uorfi explained that she wanted to participate in a reality show and, after another opportunity did not work out, decided to approach the makers of Bigg Boss 20. She said that she met with the show’s team, but was ultimately rejected.
Uorfi Wanted to Enter Bigg Boss 20
Talking about the setback, Uorfi said she thought she would do Bigg Boss because she wanted to participate in a reality show. She approached the makers and even had a meeting with them, but according to her, the makers decided not to select her.
The rejection appears to have been particularly disappointing because Uorfi has already been associated with the Bigg Boss franchise, having appeared on Bigg Boss OTT in 2021.
She Opened Up About Several Other Rejections
Bigg Boss 20 was not the only setback Uorfi discussed.
She said she had received an opportunity for Lock Upp, but a date clash with another project prevented her from participating. She also claimed that she was rejected by Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 and that she was replaced on Playground, where she had previously worked as a mentor.
She further revealed that the second season of Follow Kar Lo Yaar was cancelled by Prime Video and claimed that another Netflix project was scrapped after the team had already shot an episode.
“This Year Has Been a Year of Rejections”
Uorfi said that social media can create the impression that everyone around us is constantly achieving success. She wanted to show the other side of her professional life by talking openly about her failures and disappointments.
She also mentioned that her brand collaborations have decreased compared with the past.
By the end of the video, Uorfi described 2026 as a year of rejections for her.
A Different Side of Uorfi Javed
Uorfi is generally known for her distinctive fashion choices, outspoken personality and strong social-media presence. Her decision to publicly discuss professional rejection, however, offered fans a more vulnerable glimpse into the uncertainty that can accompany a career in entertainment.
Her comments also highlight an aspect of the industry that is often hidden behind glamorous social-media posts: auditions, cancellations, replacements and projects that never make it to the screen.
The Bottom Line
Uorfi Javed’s revelation about Bigg Boss 20 has surprised many fans. She says she approached the show’s makers, attended a meeting and was ultimately rejected. Along with other projects that didn’t work out, the experience has made 2026 a particularly difficult professional year for her.
Rather than hiding those setbacks, Uorfi has chosen to talk about them publicly—showing that even celebrities who appear constantly successful on social media can face repeated rejection behind the scenes.
Note: The details about the rejected projects are based on Uorfi Javed’s own statements and have not been independently verified.