Kushal Tandon Sparks Controversy With Remark On Ex Gauahar Khan; Netizens React

Kushal Tandon has found himself at the center of controversy after a clip from the reality show 'The Alliance' went viral on social media. The video features Kushal making a remark that many viewers perceived as a reference to his ex-girlfriend Gauahar Khan while speaking to her husband, Zaid Darbar. The moment has triggered widespread criticism online, with several netizens calling the comment inappropriate and disrespectful.

Viral Moment Sparks Debate

The incident took place during a gym session on 'The Alliance', where Kushal Tandon and Zaid Darbar were seen chatting with fellow contestants Mini Mathur and Arslan Goni.

During the conversation, Zaid recalled a past incident and mentioned asking Kushal for a cigarette because the ones he had were "bekar." Reacting to this, Kushal joked, “Tujhe saali, saare meri cheezin pasand aati hai," which translates to, “You always like my things."

The comment immediately caught the attention of viewers, many of whom interpreted it as a reference to Gauahar Khan, given her past relationship with Kushal before she married Zaid Darbar.

Reactions On The Show Draw Attention:

The remark appeared to leave those around him surprised. Mini Mathur seemed visibly shocked, while Arslan Goni reportedly reacted with disappointment and interrupted the conversation.

The clip quickly began circulating across social media platforms, where users dissected the exchange and debated whether the joke crossed the line.

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Netizens Criticise Kushal And Zaid:

Soon after the video went viral, several social media users slammed Kushal for what they described as a below-the-belt remark. Many felt that bringing up a past relationship, even indirectly, in front of Gauahar's husband was unnecessary and inappropriate.

At the same time, a section of the internet also questioned Zaid Darbar's reaction to the comment.

One user wrote, “Zaid way of talking about it is more disturbing than anything else."

Another commented, “Being a husband, how is he tolerating this?"

A third user wrote, “Shame on you, Zaid… it's not a joke."

Another social media user added, “Bro!!! Respect your wife at least!!!! She is Gauahar. You both don't even stand a chance before her name!!! A friendly environment is okay, but this was literally a below-the-belt comment!!! Not good, Zaid. She's the mother of your child. Respect, bro, respect."

Gauahar Yet To Respond

As of now, Gauahar Khan has not publicly reacted to the viral clip or the criticism surrounding it. Despite the backlash, the conversation continues to trend online, with many fans expressing support for the actress.

For those unfamiliar, Kushal Tandon and Gauahar Khan were once among television's most talked-about couples after meeting on 'Bigg Boss 7'. Gauahar later married Zaid Darbar in 2020, and the couple welcomed their first child in 2023. While the controversy continues to generate debate, neither Kushal nor Zaid has issued a statement regarding the viral moment.