Looks like the Bigg Boss 18 buzz hasn’t helped Yamini Malhotra much in the house-hunting department. The actress, who won hearts with her stint on the show, recently opened up about the challenges she’s facing while searching for a home in the city of dreams—Mumbai. Yamini revealed that landlords are hesitant to rent her a house simply because she’s an actor. She is finding it tough to secure a place, as many homeowners aren’t keen on renting to people from the industry. Yamini also said that brokers have also been asking her questions about her religion and ethnicity.

The Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin actress took to her Instagram stories and wrote, “Hello guys, I just want to share something that’s been disheartening. As much as I love Mumbai, finding a home here has been a tough journey. I have been asked questions like, ‘Are you Hindu or Muslim?’ ‘Gujarati or Marwadi?’ And as soon as people hear I am an actor, they outright refuse."

She went on to rant, “Does being an actor make me less deserving of a home? It’s shocking how these questions still exist in 2025. Can we call this the city of dreams if dreams come with conditions?"

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Yamini is a dentist as well who hails from Delhi. She has also featured in Main Teri Tu Mera, and the 2016 Telugu film, Chuttalabbai.

For those who’ve come in late, Yamini entered Bigg Boss 18 as a wildcard contestant. She was eliminated from the house within a few weeks. The Salman Khan-hosted TV reality show concluded on January 19, 2025, with Karan Veer Mehra lifting the coveted winner’s trophy. Meanwhile, Vivian Dsena managed to become the first runner-up followed by social media influencer Rajat Dalal as the second runner-up. Among the others on the finalists list were Eisha Singh, Avinash Mishra and Chum Darang.