‘Bigg Boss 20’: Aasif Khan Claims Men Without Moustaches Aren’t ‘Real Men’; Netizens React
Actor Aasif Khan has sparked widespread controversy on 'Bigg Boss 20' after claiming that men without moustaches are not real men. His comments drew immediate pushback from co-contestants Mahhi Vij and Gullu, as well as severe backlash online from viewers who pointed out that host Salman Khan is clean-shaven.
Panchayat actor Aasif Khan has landed in fresh controversy inside the Bigg Boss 20 house following his recent remarks defining manhood. During a conversation with fellow contestants, the actor claimed that men without moustaches cannot be considered "real men." His statement quickly drew strong criticism from co-contestants and ignited a wave of backlash across social media, where viewers pointed out that show host Salman Khan is himself clean-shaven. ‘Bigg Boss 20’: Kushal Tanwar Aka Gullu Opens Up About His Divorce and Viral Wedding Photos.
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The controversy unfolded after a captaincy contender task. Aasif Khan, along with team members ScoutOP, Love Gill, Amrapali Dubey, Rhiti Tiwari, and Mary Kom, earned eligibility for captaincy after winning a diss battle competition. However, Bigg Boss introduced a twist allowing the remaining housemates to reject contenders they deemed unfit for the role.
Contestant Gullu stamped a rejection mark on team leader Yung DSA, accusing him of trying to control the group and questioning why he influenced his teammates to style their moustaches identically.
Defending Yung DSA and addressing the focus on facial hair, Aasif Khan made a controversial remark about cultural identity and manhood.
"We come from Rajasthan. This moustache is our identity, and we don't consider men without moustaches to be real men. That is why our beard is like this," Khan said.
How Other Housemates Reacted to Aasif Khan's Comments
Aasif Khan’s comments immediately sparked disagreement among the housemates. Gullu pushed back against the statement, noting that facial hair has no bearing on masculinity.
"A lot of people don't keep moustaches. The person whose show you are currently in also doesn't keep a moustache," Gullu said, explicitly referencing host Salman Khan.
Aasif Khan's Remark Triggers Housemates
Co-contestant Mahhi Vij also condemned the remark, rejecting Aasif's definition of what makes a "real man."
"He said real men are like this; real men are not at all like this. Real men keep their family together, rather than being aggressive like him," Vij remarked.
Netizens React
The incident quickly gained traction across social media platforms, with viewers accusing Aasif Khan of promoting outdated and regressive stereotypes. Many online users echoed Gullu's sentiment, reminding the actor that show host Salman Khan maintains a clean-shaven look.
How Netizens Reacted to Aasif Khan's Remark
"Even Salman Khan doesn't have a moustache," wrote one user on X (formerly Twitter). Another commenter described the remark as showcasing a "sick mentality," while several viewers speculated that Khan would face severe criticism from Salman Khan during the upcoming Weekend Ka Vaar episode. ‘Bigg Boss 20’: Salman Khan Throws Off His Hat and Removes Shirt, As He Loses Cool Over Trolling by Contestants About His Health.
This is not the first time Aasif Khan has faced heat on the show. In a previous episode, host Salman Khan reprimanded the actor for aggressive conduct, labelling his behaviour unacceptable. With Aasif once again drawing widespread public criticism, viewers await how the show's host will address the comments in the next weekend broadcast.
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