Actor Kushal Tandon has landed in controversy after a clip from the reality show The Alliance went viral, showing him making a remark about his ex-girlfriend, actress Gauahar Khan. The comment, made during a casual conversation with Zaid Darbar, quickly drew backlash on social media, with users calling it disrespectful and inappropriate.
The viral moment features Kushal Tandon and Zaid Darbar working out in a gym while chatting with Mini Mathur and Arslan Goni. During the conversation, Zaid recalls an incident involving cigarettes, after which Kushal responds with a remark that many viewers interpreted as a reference to Gauahar Khan. Kushal said, “Tujhe saali, saare meri cheezin pasand aati hai,” which immediately sparked controversy online.
The clip shows visible reactions from those present, with Mini Mathur appearing shocked and Arslan Goni stepping in with a visibly disappointed expression. The moment has since been widely circulated, with netizens dissecting not just Kushal’s comment but also the reactions of others in the room.
Social media users strongly criticised Kushal Tandon for the remark, calling it “disgusting” and “below the belt.” Many viewers felt that bringing up a past relationship in such a manner was unnecessary and disrespectful, especially in a public setting.
However, a large portion of the backlash was also directed at Zaid Darbar, Gauahar Khan’s husband, for his reaction in the clip. Several users accused him of laughing at the comment instead of objecting to it, with some calling his response “spineless” and questioning how he could tolerate such a remark about his wife.
One user commented, “Being a husband, how is he tolerating this?” while another wrote, “Shame on you, Zaid… it’s not a joke.” Others expressed that even in a lighthearted environment, the comment crossed a line and should have been called out immediately.
Another user added, “Respect your wife at least… she is Gauahar. This was a below-the-belt comment. She’s the mother of your child—show respect.”
As the clip continues to circulate widely across platforms, reactions remain sharply divided, though criticism has largely dominated the discussion. As of now, Gauahar Khan has not issued any public statement regarding the controversy or the viral video.