In a fiery segment of Bigg Boss 19's Weekend Ka Vaar episode, host Salman Khan confronted contestants Tanya Mittal and Neelam Giri over their body-shaming comments directed at fellow housemate Ashnoor Kaur, questioning their audacity and emphasising the harm of such insensitivity. The confrontation, aired on October 31, 2025, stemmed from a leaked live feed earlier in the week where Tanya and Neelam, joined by Kunickaa Sadanand, mocked Ashnoor's recent weight gain during a casual gossip session, calling her "haathi jaisi" (elephant-like), "moti" (fat), "phoge jaise shakal waali" (balloon-faced), and even likening her to a "dinosaur" from Jurassic Park. Salman, known for his no-nonsense approach, replayed the offensive remarks in the house, asking pointedly, "Ye haq kisne diya aapko ye sab bolne ka?" (Who gave you the right to say all this?), while sarcastically noting to Tanya, "Aap toh badi sanskari ho na" (You're so cultured, aren't you?).

The incident unfolded amid escalating tensions in the Bigg Boss house, where Tanya and Neelam initially praised Ashnoor's appearance in the promo before Salman exposed their hypocrisy, leading to an emotional breakdown from the 21-year-old actress, who tearfully responded, "Shame on you, Tanya." Ashnoor, a child actor turned TV star known for roles in Patiala Babes and 2 States, has been a fan favourite for her resilience, but the comments struck a chord, sparking widespread outrage on social media with hashtags like #StopBodyShaming trending and celebrities such as Angad Hasija and Jannat Zubair publicly supporting her. Salman further escalated by telling Tanya, "Apni shakal kabhi dekhi hai? Tumse chhoti aur cute hai" (Have you ever seen your own face? She's younger and cuter than you, underscoring the needless cruelty toward someone younger and vulnerable.

The backlash highlights ongoing issues of body-shaming in reality TV, where contestants often push boundaries for drama, but Salman's intervention aligns with his history of addressing such topics—recall his 2022 call-out of MC Stan for similar remarks on Bigg Boss 16. Tanya, a model and influencer, and Neelam, a social media star, have positioned themselves as "feminist voices" in the house, making their actions particularly hypocritical and drawing accusations of performative activism from viewers. Kunickaa's involvement, quipping that even her 13-year-old granddaughter knows better about diet, amplified the criticism, with fans petitioning for stricter house rules on respectful discourse.

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As Bigg Boss 19 enters its ninth week, this episode not only intensified house dynamics but also reignited national conversations on mental health and self-image, especially among young women. With evictions looming and alliances fracturing, Salman's stance may influence viewer votes, potentially putting Tanya and Neelam at risk. The show, streaming on JioCinema, continues to blend entertainment with teachable moments, reminding audiences that fame doesn't excuse toxicity.

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