Television star Jannat Zubair has joined the growing list of celebrities speaking out in support of Ashnoor Kaur, following a controversial episode of Bigg Boss 19 that has drawn sharp criticism for alleged body-shaming remarks by contestants Kunickaa Sadanand, Tanya Mittal, and Neelam Giri.
Jannat Zubair Slams Insensitive Remarks
On Tuesday (October 28), Jannat took to her Instagram story to express her disappointment over the incident. Sharing a photo of Ashnoor, she wrote:
“A person’s body is not public property for jokes and opinions. It’s 2025. We should’ve evolved past body shaming by now. She’s on that stage because she’s talented, confident, and unstoppable — not because she fits someone’s idea of a ‘perfect body.’ Proud of you, @ashnoorkaur, for holding your head high and being you.”
Her message quickly went viral, earning praise from fans for addressing a long-standing issue in the entertainment industry — the normalization of casual body-shaming on reality television.
What Happened Inside the Bigg Boss House
The controversy began after a Bigg Boss 19 clip showed Neelam Giri mocking Ashnoor by asking co-contestants Kunickaa Sadanand and Tanya Mittal, “Jurassic Park dekhoge?” (“Will you watch Jurassic Park?”), while gesturing toward Ashnoor.
Moments later, the trio was seen laughing, with Tanya reportedly adding that although Ashnoor “works out regularly,” she had “gained weight again” and now “looks like her mother.”
The comments sparked widespread outrage online, with fans and celebrities slamming the contestants for their insensitivity. Many have demanded accountability from the show’s makers for allowing such remarks to air without intervention.
Industry and Public Reactions
Earlier, actor Rohan Mehra, Ashnoor’s Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai co-star and former Bigg Boss 10 contestant, also called out the behaviour on social media.
He wrote:
“Body shaming is unacceptable. What happened to @ashnoorkaur today was wrong and needs to be called out. Respect and kindness should be the bare minimum. Shame on you, @iam_kunickaasadanand, @neelamgiri_, and @tanyamittalofficial.”
The clip continues to trend across social platforms, with hashtags like #StandWithAshnoor and #StopBodyShaming dominating Twitter and Instagram.
About Bigg Boss 19
Hosted by Salman Khan, Bigg Boss 19 returns with the intriguing theme “Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar,” where contestants act as political representatives navigating alliances, debates, and power dynamics inside a government-style house.
The current contestants include Ashnoor Kaur, Gaurav Khanna, Amaal Mallik, Tanya Mittal, Neelam Giri, Kunickaa Sadanand, Pranit More, Abhishek Bajaj, Mridul Sharma, and Shehbaz Badesha.
