Amaal Mallik Explodes at Gaurav Khanna on Bigg Boss 19, Triggers Online Backlash

Tensions escalated inside the Bigg Boss 19 house during Friday's promo for the upcoming Weekend Ka Vaar episode, where singer-composer Amaal Mallik issued a stern warning to actor Gaurav Khanna amid a heated confrontation, all in the presence of guest host Rohit Shetty. As the reality show enters its 13th week, Shetty—known for his action-packed films and hosting Khatron Ke Khiladi—steps in for regular host Salman Khan, immediately probing contestants on their authenticity and strategies.

The clip, shared by JioCinema on Instagram, captures Shetty questioning Khanna: "Gaurav, 4-5 hafton se jo chal raha hai voh real hai ya jo pehle tha vo real Gaurav hai?" (Gaurav, is what has been happening for the last 4-5 weeks real, or was the earlier version the real Gaurav?). Khanna, a popular face from Anupamaa, defended his consistency, replying, "I have been in the same group since the start. I carry my dignity with me." The exchange quickly turned volatile when Mallik interjected, accusing Khanna of abandoning his principles upon becoming captain, setting the stage for a fiery outburst that has divided viewers.

The argument intensified as Khanna countered by reminding Mallik of an instance where contestant Shehbaz Badesha allegedly cheated to install Mallik as captain, a move Mallik had accepted without protest. Visibly agitated, Mallik leaped from his seat, retorting, "Abhishek made Ashnoor win, and that time he said she is of my group. At that time, it wasn't cheating for him, but now you think it's cheating?" As Khanna questioned why Mallik was getting so "triggered", the musician fired back with a direct threat: "Main trigger hogaya naa toh problem hojaayegi aapko" (If I get triggered, then you'll be in trouble).

Shetty observed the clash silently, his expression a mix of amusement and concern, as the promo hints at broader house dynamics, including Shetty grilling Pranit More on his decision to save Ashnoor Kaur over perceived rival Abhishek Bajaj. This isn't isolated; Mallik and Shehbaz have previously labelled Bigg Boss decisions as "unfair" following Khanna's captaincy win via a special power, which led to widespread nominations and accusations of bias.

Launched in October 2025 on Colours TV and JioCinema, Bigg Boss 19 has courted controversy from the outset with its theme of "Time Ka Tandav", blending high-stakes tasks and emotional revelations among a diverse cast of celebrities. Mallik, son of veteran composer Daboo Malik, entered as a wildcard in week six, bringing his musical credentials—credits include hits for films like Aashiqui 2 and Animal—to the mix, but his tenure has been marked by frequent clashes, including a recent on-air claim of being a "product of reverse nepotism" and calling his father a "failure". Khanna, meanwhile, has emerged as a frontrunner, praised by Shetty for graceful handling of setbacks like losing captaincy to Shehbaz shortly after his appointment. The show's format, which amplifies interpersonal drama under constant surveillance, often blurs lines between strategy and personal vendettas, drawing over 10 million weekly viewers and fuelling endless social media debates.

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The promo's release has unleashed a torrent of backlash against Mallik on platforms like Reddit and X, with fans branding him "arrogant" and "insecure" for what they see as bullying tactics. One Reddit user commented, "He's triggered because his insecure ass couldn't accept the moment Salman called GK a superstar, and that's why he keeps going on about his desperate sob struggle stories, which even housemates are fed up with." Another vented, "Amaal doesn't understand his toxic, arrogant behaviour is so irritating even for the audience. His anger issues are on another level," while a third wished, "We’ve had enough of this man-child! I so wish he somehow gets evicted before reaching top 5." Speculation abounds that Shetty might reprimand Mallik during the episode for undermining the house's "control", airing Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 pm on Colours TV and 9 pm on JioCinema. As alliances fracture ahead of the finale, this showdown underscores Bigg Boss's enduring appeal: a pressure cooker of egos where warnings can swiftly turn into watersheds.

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