Bigg Boss Season 7 champion Gauahar Khan has strongly condemned contestant Tanya Mittal for her persistent body-shaming of fellow Bigg Boss 19 participant Ashnoor Kaur. Khan used her social media presence to voice her strong disapproval, criticizing Mittal for making hurtful comments about Ashnoor’s physique. Khan highlighted specific instances, such as Mittal referring to Ashnoor as an “elephant” during a task and making disparaging remarks about her weight and appearance, suggesting she looked older than her 21 years. Khan initially found Mittal’s on-screen persona entertaining but found her behavior towards Ashnoor to be “absolutely disgusting.”
Khan also pointed out what she perceived as a double standard in Mittal’s comments. She recounted an incident where Mittal’s remarks about Ashnoor’s attire were ambiguous, with a later clarification revealing a sarcastic undertone aimed at belittling Ashnoor. Khan emphasized that judging individuals based on their looks and gossiping behind their backs is unacceptable. “Everyone has the right to consider themselves beautiful,” she stated, adding that genuine beauty lies in inner character, not in diminishing others. Khan concluded that outward appearances and attire are irrelevant if one’s inner thoughts and intentions are not good.
The controversy stems from alleged comments made by Mittal and Neelam Giri during recent live feeds and a task. Mittal reportedly called Ashnoor an elephant and discussed her weight gain with Giri, questioning how Ashnoor was still gaining weight despite daily gym sessions. Both contestants also criticized a dress Ashnoor wore, claiming it did not flatter her figure and would have looked better on them. This conversation, captured by viewers, has led to widespread criticism of Mittal and Giri for their perceived lack of empathy and inappropriate comments.
Social media users have rallied behind Ashnoor Kaur, with many expressing outrage at Tanya Mittal and Neelam Giri for their body-shaming behavior. The incident has brought to light the sensitivity surrounding body image, particularly for young women in the public eye, and the need for respectful interactions within the Bigg Boss house.