‘Bigg Boss 20’ Contestant Rhiti Tiwari’s Alleged Stepfather Ekam Bawa Announces Separation Amid Her Family’s Legal Notice

Punjabi singer Ekam Bawa has publicly announced his separation from Rani Tiwari, the mother of current Bigg Boss 20 contestant Rhiti Tiwari. The news, which broke on September 30, 2026, via an Instagram video, signals the end of their relationship, with Bawa stating the official separation is scheduled for October 30, 2026. ‘Bigg Boss 20’: Manoj Tiwari’s Daughter Rhiti Threatens Qazi Touqeer.

Ekam Bawa Confirms Separation from Rani Tiwari

In a candid Instagram video released on September 30, 2026, Ekam Bawa confirmed his impending official separation from Rani Tiwari, stating it would be finalised on October 30, 2026. The singer expressed that the separation came after "two stressful years" and celebrated the development as a "personal victory." He also thanked social media for reportedly "fast-tracking the case" and concluded his video by singing "Arjan Vaily".

Ekam Bawas Instagram Video

 

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Bawa, who is 34 years old (born October 14, 1991), had been in a relationship with Rani Tiwari, the ex-wife of Bhojpuri actor-politician Manoj Tiwari, for several years. Their relationship reportedly began months after Rani's divorce from Manoj Tiwari in 2012. Ekam and Rani were in a live-in relationship from 2020 to 2022, and subsequently married on February 18, 2022. Bawa also claimed that he lived with Rani and her daughter, Rhiti, in the same flat from 2020 to 2025. Rani Tiwari, a dietician, has not yet publicly responded to Ekam Bawa's announcement or his prior allegations.

Allegations and Legal Action Amidst Bigg Boss 20 Stint

Ekam Bawa's announcement comes amidst an ongoing public feud that intensified following Rhiti Tiwari's entry into Bigg Boss 20 on September 6, 2026. Rhiti, 25, who is the daughter of Manoj Tiwari and Rani Tiwari, had spoken on the reality show about facing financial struggles and receiving a monthly allowance of INR  20,000-25,000 from her father. She recounted instances of managing expenses carefully, such as eating two INR 10 vada pavs a day and spending only INR 500 on diesel.

Responding to Rhiti's claims, Ekam Bawa made several counter-allegations in his Instagram videos. He questioned her narrative of financial hardship, claiming she owns handbags worth INR 4-5 lakh, several luxury cars (including Range Rovers with fuel expenses alone amounting to INR 2.5-3 lakh), a sports company with a significant turnover, and expensive flats in Mumbai. Bawa also stated, "Mere paas shabd hi nahi hai inlogon ke liye. Jo mere sath huwa hai na woh kisi ke sath naa ho (I have no words for these people. I hope no one ever has to go through what I have been through)."

The controversy escalated further when Rhiti Tiwari's team issued a statement on September 28, 2026, through her official Instagram, vehemently denying Bawa's allegations. Her team called the claims "false and defamatory" and confirmed that "necessary legal action has been initiated against Ekam Bawa" for accusing Rhiti and her mother of 'torturing' him. They highlighted that Rhiti, being inside the Bigg Boss 20 house, is unable to respond personally and urged the media to verify facts before amplifying such claims. Amrapali Dubey REACTS to Dinesh Lal Nirahua Dating Rumours on ‘Bigg Boss 20’.

Rhiti Tiwari's Team Issues Statement Responding to Ekam Bawas Claims

 

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This high-profile separation and the public exchange of allegations have certainly added a dramatic layer to the ongoing Bigg Boss 20 season. As the official separation date approaches, the entertainment industry watches closely for further developments in this unfolding family saga.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 01, 2026 08:31 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).