Bigg Boss 20 contestant Aasif Khan faces backlash over masculinity remarks
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Actor Aasif Khan is facing public backlash for comments made on Bigg Boss 20 regarding moustaches and masculinity.
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- Bigg Boss 20 participant Aasif Khan claimed that men without moustaches are not real men during a competition.
- Fellow contestants and social media users criticized the remark as regressive and toxic.
- Viewers are calling for the show host to address the incident in a future episode.
- The controversy highlights ongoing discussions about toxic masculinity in popular media.
What to watch next
- Whether the host addresses the controversy in the upcoming weekend show.
- Potential official statements from Aasif Khan or the show producers.
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Who said what
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Aasif Khan
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“We come from Rajasthan. This moustache is our identity, and we don't consider men without moustaches to be real men”
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…Famous for his roles in popular web series like Panchayat and Mirzapur, Aasif claimed that men without moustaches are not considered "real men" during a recent captaincy task inside the Bigg Boss 20 house. " We come from Rajasthan. This moustache is our identity, and we don't consider men without moustaches to be real men ," Aasif said in the episode. .'Nothing is wrong with my health': Salman Khan reassures fans after 'Bigg Boss 20' promo leaves them worried, issues apology.'Every achievement matters': Mary Kom's team issues…
Gullu
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“A lot of people don't keep moustaches. The person whose show you are currently on also doesn't keep a moustache. Is his manhood defined just by facial hair?”
In the article
…trait. One contestant, Gullu, immediately challenged Aasif's logic, pointing out that physical appearance does not define character. He also reminded Aasif of the show’s clean-shaven host, superstar Salman Khan. " A lot of people don't keep moustaches. The person whose show you are currently on also doesn't keep a moustache. Is his manhood defined just by facial hair? " Gullu said. .Bigg Boss 20 Weekend Ka Vaar: Salman Khan declares Qazi Touqeer the 'only rockstar' of the house.'It broke me': Isha Rikhi addresses split from Badshah on 'Bigg Boss 20'; Salman Khan says 'agli party has…
Mahhi Vij
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“Real men are not at all like this. Real men keep their family together, rather than being aggressive like him.”
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…Isha Rikhi addresses split from Badshah on 'Bigg Boss 20'; Salman Khan says 'agli party has moved on'.Actress Mahhi Vij also condemned Aasif’s comment on masculinity and criticized his aggressive behaviour. She said, " Real men are not at all like this. Real men keep their family together, rather than being aggressive like him. ” His remark also sparked a massive debate on social media, with users on X tagging them "outdated" and "regressive." Viewers are now urging the host to address the controversy on the upcoming weekend show. While…
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