Mumbai, India – October 31, 2025 – Gauahar Khan, Bigg Boss 7 winner and actress, has strongly condemned Tanya Mittal for body-shaming Ashnoor Kaur, a fellow contestant on Bigg Boss 19. The controversy erupted after Tanya Mittal made derogatory comments about Ashnoor's appearance during a task on the show, sparking outrage among fans and other celebrities.
Gauahar Khan took to Instagram on Friday to voice her disapproval of Tanya Mittal's behavior. In a video message, she expressed her initial impression of Tanya as "sorted, innocent, a bit dramatic, and quite entertaining". However, she stated that Tanya's repeated body-shaming of Ashnoor Kaur was "absolutely disgusting". Gauahar highlighted specific instances where Tanya Mittal called Ashnoor "haathi" (elephant) and made remarks about her weight, saying things like, "She doesn't look 21," "She's so chubby," and "She's putting on weight".
Gauahar further criticized Tanya for putting Ashnoor down to make herself feel prettier. She emphasized the importance of inner beauty, stating, "More than being beautiful, it's important to be good-hearted. No matter how virtuous you pretend to be, if your thoughts aren't kind, you're not truly beautiful". She also said she doesn't understand why someone would comment on another person's looks and then talk behind their back, saying they don't look good. "Everyone has the right to feel and believe that they're beautiful," she added.
The incident that triggered Gauahar's response involved Tanya Mittal making several disparaging remarks about Ashnoor Kaur. During a task, Tanya referred to Ashnoor as "haathi" (elephant). Later, she was heard telling Farhana, "Farhana dekh itna bada haathi (Farhana, look such a big elephant)". Tanya also discussed Ashnoor with Neelam, commenting, "Bohot moti hai yaar (She's very fat)," to which Neelam added, "Bohot aggressive bhi hai, moti toh hai hi (She's very aggressive too and fat also)".
These remarks have been met with widespread condemnation online, with fans expressing their anger at Tanya Mittal's insensitivity and bullying behavior. Social media users are eagerly awaiting Salman Khan to address the issue and reprimand Tanya for her comments during the Weekend Ka Vaar episode.
Gauahar Khan isn't the only celebrity to voice support for Ashnoor Kaur. Actor Rohan Mehra also condemned the body-shaming, stating, "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". Gauahar Khan also called Tanya and Neelam "insecure women".
The controversy has ignited a debate about body image and the responsibility of public figures to promote positive and respectful attitudes towards others. Many are hoping that this incident will serve as a wake-up call and lead to a more inclusive and accepting environment within the entertainment industry and beyond.
