Actress Gauahar Khan, a previous winner of Bigg Boss, has publicly denounced Tanya Mittal for her relentless body-shaming of Bigg Boss 19 contestant Ashnoor Kaur. Khan expressed her dismay via social media, where she detailed Mittal’s offensive comments about the young actress. “The way she is body-shaming Ashnoor behind her back is absolutely disgusting,” Khan stated, citing instances where Mittal allegedly called Ashnoor an “elephant” and commented on her perceived chubbiness and weight gain. Khan noted that these remarks implied Ashnoor didn’t look like a 21-year-old.
Khan also referenced a peculiar exchange involving a dress Ashnoor wore. She described how Mittal sarcastically commented on Ashnoor’s appearance, differentiating her words from a positive remark made about Neelam. This, Khan argued, showcased a pattern of negative commentary and gossip. “I don’t understand calling someone by their looks and gossiping so low behind their back; it is not good,” she asserted. Khan stressed the importance of inner beauty and questioned Mittal’s own perceived beauty if it came at the expense of demeaning others. “If you think you are beautiful by putting others down, then you are not beautiful at all,” Khan added.
Reports indicate that Mittal’s derogatory comments, including calling Ashnoor an elephant during a task, and a private conversation with Neelam Giri about Ashnoor’s weight gain, have caused a stir. Mittal and Giri were overheard discussing how Ashnoor was gaining weight despite exercising daily, and also critiqued her outfit choice, suggesting it highlighted her body type unfavorably. The conversation implied the same dress would have appeared more flattering on Mittal or Giri. This has led to widespread condemnation from viewers who view these comments as inappropriate and hurtful, particularly given Ashnoor’s young age.
Social media platforms have seen an outpouring of support for Ashnoor, with many users calling out Tanya Mittal and Neelam Giri for their insensitive remarks. The incident has reignited discussions about the standards of conduct and respect expected within the Bigg Boss house, especially concerning body image and personal attacks.