Fans of Bigg Boss 19 have taken to social media in massive numbers to condemn contestants Tanya Mittal and Neelam Giri after a live feed showed the duo body-shaming 21-year-old fellow housemate, Ashnoor Kaur. The incident has sparked a major controversy, with critics demanding that the show’s producers and host Salman Khan address the serious issue of bullying and body-shaming on national television.
The Comments That Triggered Outrage
The controversy erupted after a segment of the live feed captured Tanya and Neelam discussing Ashnoor’s physique. Despite noting Ashnoor’s commitment to daily gym workouts, the duo was heard mocking her weight gain.
The remarks were deeply personal and highly derogatory:
- Tanya Mittal commented that Ashnoor was “Fugge jaisa mooh lekar ghoom rahi hai” (her face is like a balloon).
- Fellow contestant Amaal Mallik was also reported to have remarked that Ashnoor “looks like an egg.”
- Neelam Giri joined in, saying Ashnoor was “Dadi lag rahi hai” (looking like a grandmother).
- Shehbaz Badesha was also allegedly overheard saying, “Itni exercise lagati hai, moti hi rehti hai” (she exercises, but still looks fat).
The conversation quickly escalated to criticizing Ashnoor’s clothing choice during the Weekend Ka Vaar episode, suggesting the outfit was unflattering to her body type. Tanya reportedly asserted that the dress would have looked “better” on either her or Neelam.
Social Media Fury: Fans Rally Behind Ashnoor
The discussion immediately ignited a firestorm online, with fans accusing Tanya and Neelam of crossing a moral line by targeting a 21-year-old on such a sensitive topic.
Many users praised Ashnoor’s composure and maturity:
- “Ashnoor is the most graceful there.”
- “She is already insecure about her body, but still she walks with confidence. And these people are just shaming her without any reason.”
- One user commented on the competitive nature of the remarks, stating, “Ise kehte h jab mukabala na kr pao toh burai krna start kr do (This is what happens when you can’t compete, you start talking ill about the other person).”
Criticism Targets ‘Influencers’ and Show Makers
Viewers also directed their frustration at housemates who claim to be public figures or advocates, including those labelled as ‘spiritual influencers’ and ‘feminists’.
One fan called out the hypocrisy, stating: “Kunika ji say I am a feminist, what is this, other girls always body shame Ashnoor. Still never saw taking stand. Salman bhai should talk about this.” The fans strongly demanded that the show’s creators take strict disciplinary action against the offenders.
Fan Reaction: “Body shaming is not content. It’s a serious issue. Makers should take action against them. But makers supporting this matter and didn’t show these clip in the episode. Shame on makers.”
The controversy has further intensified the drama within the Bigg Boss 19 house, which has been rife with shifting alliances, including a recent rift between Tanya and Neelam over Tanya’s friendship with Farrhana Bhatt.