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Salman Khan Confronts Bigg Boss 19 Housemates Over Body‑Shaming of Ashnoor Kaur

The on‑air reckoning centered on Ashnoor Kaur’s disclosure of past eating‑disorder struggles.

Overview

  • During Weekend Ka Vaar, Salman Khan called out Tanya Mittal and Neelam Giri, citing their remarks comparing Ashnoor Kaur to an “elephant,” “dinosaur,” and a “balloon.”
  • A visibly upset Ashnoor explained that she has long faced body‑image issues, described a teenage eating disorder, and said stress and hormonal imbalance affect her weight.
  • Tanya accepted responsibility on the episode, with Salman labeling her behaviour immature, and he also reprimanded Kunickaa Sadanand and Shehbaz Badesha for demeaning comments.
  • Celebrities including Gauahar Khan and Komal Panday publicly condemned the body‑shaming, while Ashnoor’s father defended her in a widely shared Instagram post.
  • The controversy, ignited by house footage and amplified online, has become a major storyline of the season as viewer reactions press the show to enforce accountability.