The recent episode of the popular TV show 'Bigg Boss 19' has sparked controversy. In the episode, three participants, Kunika Sadanand, Neelam Giri, and Tanya Mittal, mocked fellow contestant Ashnoor Kaur, calling her a 'dinosaur' and commenting on her weight.
Entertainment News: Actress Jannat Zubair is extremely upset at the moment. She recently expressed her anger at Kunika Sadanand, Neelam Giri, and Tanya Mittal. This comes after the trio body-shamed actress Ashnoor Kaur in a recent episode of 'Bigg Boss 19'. Ashnoor was even called a "dinosaur" while being mocked on the show, which has led to widespread criticism of the three on social media.
While users trolled them, Jannat Zubair also openly expressed her displeasure, stating that commenting on someone's body or looks is absolutely wrong and such behavior cannot be tolerated under any circumstances.
What happened in Bigg Boss 19?
The incident began when, during a segment of the show, Neelam Giri jokingly asked Kunika and Tanya, “Will you watch Jurassic Park?” The target of this joke was Ashnoor Kaur, who was standing near another participant, Pranit, at the time. The trio commented on Ashnoor's weight, laughed at her, and even called her a 'dinosaur'.
This incident was caught on camera, and as soon as it aired, it caused an uproar on social media. Viewers trolled Kunika, Neelam, and Tanya, bly condemning the body-shaming.
Jannat Zubair Issues Strong Statement
Jannat Zubair, herself a popular actress and social media influencer, expressed her anger over the incident on her Instagram story, writing:
'A person's body is not anyone's property to be mocked or criticized. It's 2025, and we should have moved past issues like body shaming by now. Ashnoor Kaur is where she is today because of her talent, confidence, and hard work — not because she has a 'perfect body' according to someone else's standards.'
She further wrote, "Ashnoor, I am proud of you. You are beautiful just the way you are. Hold your head high, because your identity comes from your work and confidence, not from others' opinions."
Rohan Mehra Also Comes Out in Support
Ashnoor Kaur's close friend and ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ fame actor, Rohan Mehra, also condemned the incident on X (Twitter). He wrote, "Body shaming cannot be accepted under any circumstances. What happened today is shameful. Kunika, Neelam, and Tanya — all of you should apologize." Following Rohan's statement, fans also trended #StopBodyShaming and #RespectWomen on social media.
Viewers of 'Bigg Boss 19' and netizens have also demanded that the show's producers take strict action against such behavior. One user wrote — “No one's body or appearance can be a subject of ridicule. Belittling a talented actress like Ashnoor damages the show's image.” Another comment stated, "What Jannat Zubair said is the voice of every woman today. It's time we stop calling body shaming 'entertainment'."
Although Ashnoor has not directly commented on the incident, she shared a cryptic post on Instagram which read, "I will remain who I am. No one's opinion can define my identity." Her fans widely praised this message and advised her to stay b.
