The age-shaming controversy on Bigg Boss 19 has sparked a heated debate, leaving viewers divided. Abhishek Bajaj, a 33-year-old actor and contestant, found himself in a complex situation with his co-contestant, the veteran actress Kunickaa Sadanand, who is 61 years old. Their relationship took a sour turn, with a series of ugly squabbles and verbal spats, crossing all boundaries of decency.
During one such incident, Abhishek was called out for age-shaming Kunickaa by none other than the host, Salman Khan, during the Weekend Ka Vaar episode. But here's where it gets controversial... Abhishek has now defended his actions, claiming he didn't mean any harm. In an exclusive interview, he stated, "I called her 'grandmother' respectfully, just as she is in real life. I love my grandmother, and I meant no disrespect."
However, the viewers and even Abhishek's friends on the show, Gaurav Khanna and Pranit More, felt his comments were below the belt and disrespectful. They tried to reason with him, but Abhishek stood his ground, arguing that Kunickaa wanted everyone to listen to her without questioning or disagreeing. He added, "This is not an old age home. We will express our viewpoints respectfully but firmly."
The incident escalated when Abhishek sang the iconic song, 'Dadi Amma, Dadi Amma, Maan Jao', with a taunting twist, and suggested Kunickaa leave the house. This behavior outraged the audience, who felt it was a clear case of age-shaming. Abhishek's refusal to acknowledge his mistake further fueled the controversy.
And this is the part most people miss... Kunickaa had previously supported Abhishek and Ashnoor Kaur in multiple situations. But after learning about Abhishek's backbiting comments about her, she felt betrayed and withdrew her support. In a surprising turn of events, Kunickaa crossed her own boundaries and called Abhishek a "33-year-old Buddha" in another episode, adding more fuel to the fire.
So, was Abhishek's behavior age-shaming, or was it a misunderstanding? What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments and let's discuss this controversial issue further!
