The latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 19 has sparked a major controversy after contestants Tanya Mittal and Neelam Giri were accused of body shaming 21-year-old housemate Ashnoor Kaur. Their comments about Ashnoor’s appearance quickly went viral, leading to widespread outrage among fans and celebrities on social media.
Soon after the episode aired, several well-known personalities and Bigg Boss viewers came forward to support Ashnoor. Actress and Bigg Boss 7 winner Gauahar Khan was one of the first to speak up. Taking to her Instagram handle, she shared a video posted by former Bigg Boss 10 contestant Manu Punjabi, who had also addressed the controversy.
In her post, Gauahar wrote, “Insecure women body shame others, Ashnoor is a young pretty girl! God bless her.” Her comment was widely appreciated by fans who praised her for calling out the insensitive remarks made against the young actress.
Actor Rohan Mehra also voiced his support for Ashnoor. Standing firmly by his rakhi sister, the Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai actor took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote,
“Body shaming is unacceptable. What happened to @ashnoorkaur03 today was wrong and needs to be called out. Respect and kindness should be the bare minimum. Shame on you Kunickaa, Neelam, and Tanya.”
The controversy began when Tanya Mittal and Neelam Giri commented on Ashnoor’s outfit during the Weekend Ka Vaar episode, claiming it didn’t suit her body type. Tanya reportedly said that the dress would have looked better on her or Neelam. Neelam further mocked Ashnoor by comparing her to a dinosaur, calling her “Jurassic Park.”
Tanya also added, “Fugge jaisa mooh lekar ghoom rahi hai,” which translates to “She’s roaming around with a balloon-like face.” Amaal joined in, saying Ashnoor “looks like an egg,” while Neelam remarked, “Dadi lag rahi hai,” meaning “She looks like a grandmother.” Another contestant, Shehbaaz, added, “Itni exercise lagati hai, moti hi rehti hai,” which translates to “She works out so much but still stays fat.”
These statements triggered massive backlash online. Fans accused the contestants of crossing a line and promoting bullying behaviour on national television. Many called their remarks “cruel,” “disrespectful,” and “jealous,” urging Bigg Boss makers to take strict action.
Social media has since been flooded with messages of support for Ashnoor Kaur, with users praising her confidence and grace despite the harsh comments made about her.
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