BB 20: Aman Gandhi's 'population' remark to Qazi Touqeer sparks row, team responds

A remark by Bigg Boss 20 contestant Aman Gandhi to fellow housemate Qazi Touqeer has sparked a debate on social media, with some viewers accusing the actor of making a communal comment. However, Aman’s team has rejected the allegations, claiming that his words have been taken out of context and given a religious angle.The controversy began during a heated exchange inside the reality show’s house following the first round of the BB News task. Several contestants, including Scout and Yung, confronted Qazi over his admission that he had not apologised to Kanika Mann for his lollipop joke.During the argument, Scout and Qazi got into a heated fight where Scout accused Qazi of spitting on him while talking. The argument escalated and Qazi got into an argument with Young and Aman as well. Aman was heard making a remark about population growth while addressing Qazi, which has led to backlash.“Muh se dhuen nikaal ke log pregnant kar rahe ho. Population badha rahe ho hamare country ki. Apni jaisi mat kar dena population,” Aman said. The statement roughly translates to: You’re getting people pregnant by blowing smoke out of your mouth. You’re increasing our country’s population. Just don’t let the population become like yours.A clip of the exchange has since circulated on social media, prompting mixed reactions from viewers. Some have interpreted the remark as a reference to stereotypes about Muslim population growth, alleging that it carried a religious undertone. Others have argued that the comment was directed at Qazi in the context of the ongoing argument and his gameplay. Several social media users criticised Aman over the remark, with some calling for the show's host, Salman Khan, to address the issue. One viewer alleged that the comment was communal, while another said it was insensitive and inappropriate on a widely watched television show.However, not everyone agreed with this interpretation. Some viewers defended Aman, arguing that his words were being misrepresented and that the exchange should be viewed in the context of the contestants' ongoing disagreements inside the house.Aman was just standing there and didn’t even say anything, but #QaziTouqeer unnecessarily targeted him and dragged him into the argument with #ScoutOP Loved how perfectly Aman gave it back to Qazi “Mere muh to lag bhi nahi sakte aap, jo 14 din aapne drame kare hain na ab fatt rahi hai aapki” #AmanGandhi : #BiggBoss20— Aman Gandhi Fanclub (@AmanGandhiFC) October 7, 2026Aman Gandhi’s team responds to controversyResponding to the allegations, Aman’s team issued a statement denying that the actor intended to make a comment about Qazi’s religion or community.According to the team, Aman’s remark referred to Qazi’s conduct and strategy during the game, particularly the way he had allegedly presented himself to other contestants during the initial weeks of the show.The statement said that Aman respected all religions and described the allegations against him as an unfair attempt to give his words a communal interpretation. It also urged viewers to consider the context of the exchange rather than draw conclusions from the viral clip.The controversy has since divided viewers, with some questioning the language used by Aman and others maintaining that the remark should not automatically be interpreted as a reference to religion.While the clip has fuelled the debate, the differing interpretations highlight how remarks made during heated reality-show arguments can take on a wider meaning once they circulate on social media.- Ends