Bigg Boss 19 explosive fights to legal battle: 10 biggest controversies of the season

As Bigg Boss 19 approaches its grand finale, the Bollywood superstar Salman Khan–hosted show has delivered one of the most dramatic and controversy-packed seasons ever.

What started as routine arguments soon spiralled into public spats, legal notices, and heated debates both inside and outside the house. Here’s a detailed look at the most talked-about controversies that defined this tumultuous season.

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1. Tanya Mittal’s Age Controversy

The season kicked off with a storm when an official Bigg Boss graphic listed spiritual influencer Tanya Mittal’s birth year as 2000. However, several of her old videos claim she was born in 1995. She even celebrated her 30th birthday inside the house, leading to massive confusion and trolling about her real age.

2. Amaal Mallik Snatching Farrhana Bhatt’s Plate

One of the most shocking moments unfolded when Amaal Mallik retaliated after Farrhana shredded Neelam Giri’s family letter. In anger, he threw away her food and smashed her plate. Salman Khan reprimanded him strongly, and Amaal’s father, Daboo Malik, appeared on the show to warn him.

3. Abhishek Bajaj and His Ex-Wife Akanksha Jindal’s Public Clash

Abhishek’s growing closeness with Ashnoor Kaur triggered his ex-wife Akanksha Jindal to post multiple Instagram stories accusing him of “fooling around with a 21-year-old.” The drama escalated outside the house, making it one of the season’s most talked-about controversies.

4. FIR Filed by Farrhana Bhatt’s Family

Farrhana’s family filed a legal case demanding ₹1 crore in compensation after Amaal Mallik’s aunt Roshan Garry Bhinder allegedly referred to Farrhana as a “terrorist.” The YouTube channel Fifafooz and YouTube India were also named in the FIR. This incident became a major flashpoint outside the house.

5. Kunickaa Sadanand’s ‘Sursuri’ Misinterpretation

A remark by Amaal Mallik was misheard by Kunickaa Sadanand, leading her to inform Abhishek incorrectly. The misunderstanding resulted in a heated, near-physical fight between Abhishek and Amaal, eventually causing the cancellation of the captaincy task.

6. ‘Lesbian’ Remark Against Malti Chahar

Kunickaa sparked another controversy by calling Malti Chahar a ‘lesbian’, igniting debates on national television about personal identity, respect, and boundaries.

7. Amaal Mallik Calling His Father a ‘Failure’

During a heated nepotism debate with Gaurav Khanna, Amaal referred to his father as a ‘failure’, shocking viewers and dividing social media discussions.

8. Farrhana Bhatt’s “Do Kaudi Ki Aurat” Comment

A nasty argument ended with Farrhana calling Neelam Giri a ‘do kaudi ki aurat’, reducing Neelam to tears and earning Farrhana a stern warning from Salman Khan.

9. Ashnoor Kaur Hitting Tanya Mittal

In the Ticket to Finale task, Ashnoor struck Tanya, leading to her instant eviction. This became one of the most explosive moments of the season.

10. Body-Shaming Accusations

Tanya Mittal and Neelam Giri were accused of repeatedly body-shaming Ashnoor Kaur with derogatory comments like ‘elephant’ and ‘grandmother’, drawing widespread condemnation.

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With controversies ranging from age scandals to legal threats and emotional breakdowns, Bigg Boss 19 has undoubtedly become one of the most unforgettable seasons in the show’s history.