The latest controversy involving Rhiti Tiwari has drawn attention after Ekam Bawa raised questions about her statements and pointed to her reported luxury purchases and lifestyle.
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Rhiti Tiwari’s ₹25,000 allowance claim questioned by mom’s ex Ekam Bawa (PC: Twitter)
Bigg Boss 20 contestant Rhiti Tiwari has found herself at the centre of a new controversy after Punjabi singer Ekam Bawa questioned her comments about moneyRhiti had spoken about managing her expenses and claimed that she receives a monthly allowance from her father, Manoj TiwariHer remarks have now prompted a response from Ekam, who says he was previously in a relationship with Rhiti’s mother, Rani TiwariIn a video shared on social media, he questioned Rhiti’s account of her finances and referred to what he claims are luxury possessions, cars, properties and a sports businessThese claims have not been independently verified.
Ekam Bawa questions Rhiti’s Rs 25,000 claim
Rhiti recently discussed her financial situation inside the Bigg Boss 20 houseShe told the other contestants that Manoj gives her an allowance of around Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000 every month.
She also recalled being careful with her spending and mentioned eating two Rs 10 vada pavs in a day and putting only Rs 500 worth of diesel in her car when requiredEkam has now questioned whether the account reflects Rhiti’s overall financial situationIn an Instagram video, he spoke about what he claims are her expensive possessions and lifestyle.
Ekam mentions luxury handbags and Range Rover
While discussing Rhiti’s financial comments, Ekam referred to expensive handbags and luxury vehiclesHe said, “Jiske paas Rs 4-5 lakh ke handbags ho… Uske baad aapke paas badi badi gadiya haiRange Rovers ka toh Rs 2.5-3 lakh ka kharcha hai khaliAap Rs 25,000 keh rahe ho?.”
His comments were directed at what he described as a difference between Rhiti’s statement about her allowance and the lifestyle he claims she has.
Ekam raises questions about sports company
Ekam also claimed that Rhiti has a sports company with a sizeable turnoverHe questioned how income from the business and properties in Mumbai fit into her account of receiving a monthly allowance.
“Sports company hai aapki, jiska itna bada turnover hai ki collectors ka naam bhi juda hai uske sathKitne saal se chal rahi hai? Woh bhi toh paisa aapke paas aata haiKahan jaata hai? Bombay me bhi toh bade bade flats hai; woh kaha se aaya?,” These claims about her business, income and properties have not been independently verified.
Ekam speaks about his relationship with Rhiti’s mother
Ekam also discussed his relationship with Rani TiwariHe claimed that he lived with Rani and Rhiti in the same flat between 2020 and 2025According to Ekam’s account, he and Rani were in a live-in relationship from 2020 to 2022 before getting married on February 18, 2022He also shared photographs featuring himself with Rani and Rhiti while speaking about their time together.
See viral video of Ekam Bawa here
Ekam reacts to Rhiti’s Qazi clash
Ekam also addressed Rhiti’s recent disagreement with Qazi Touqeer inside the Bigg Boss 20 houseThe argument followed Qazi’s fake medical emergency prank which left Rhiti upset.
The disagreement escalated and Rhiti used several harsh words against QaziEkam said he was unhappy with the way she spoke to him“You go and abuse a man? You are hurling abuses at Qazi, using swear words involving his mother and sister,” he said, visibly agitated“Of course, I will get angryI am human too, and naturally, I will get angry.” He also criticised her behaviour on a show watched by a national audience.
Who is Ekam Bawa?
Ekam Bawa is an Indian singer, lyricist and composer primarily associated with the Punjabi music industryBorn on October 14, 1991, in Barnala, Punjab, he began his musical journey in 2015Bawa has often credited his father, Shinder Pal, as an inspiration and has also drawn influence from legendary singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
He gained recognition with energetic tracks such as “Lalkare”, “Hisab Honge” and “Bugga Bugga”. Looking to have greater creative freedom, Bawa later launched his independent music label, Ekam Bawa MusicHe has also been exploring Hindi-Punjabi fusion music as part of his transition towards Bollywood.
