Aasif Khan Qazi Touqeer Bigg Boss 20: Former Bigg Boss 20 contestant Aasif Khan has extended his support to fellow contestant Qazi Touqeer after the latter came under fire on social media for his reaction to singer Jasmine Sandlas’ performance during the show’s Diwali special episode. Qazi was criticised by several viewers for allegedly not dancing when Jasmine performed, with some even questioning his patriotism over the same. However, Aasif has now spoken up in his defence, calling him a true Indian and asking people not to misinterpret his actions.
The controversy began after a video from the Diwali episode surfaced online, showing the housemates enjoying Jasmine’s performance. The singer was performing a track from Dhurandhar, which prompted most contestants to join in and dance. However, viewers noticed that Qazi appeared relatively still and did not participate in the celebrations like the others.
A social media user subsequently shared the video on X, questioning Qazi’s sudden lack of enthusiasm. The user pointed out that Qazi is usually someone who enjoys dancing and reacting enthusiastically to music, but appeared uncomfortable during this particular performance. The post also linked his reaction to the fact that the song was from Dhurandhar, which is reportedly an anti Pakistan film, and questioned whether this had something to do with his behaviour.
The post soon attracted attention, with Qazi facing criticism and allegations of being anti national. Amid the growing discussion, Aasif decided to step in and share his perspective on the situation. Reposting the tweet, the actor explained that having spent considerable time with Qazi inside the Bigg Boss house, he understood what might have been going through his friend’s mind.
Sharing his thoughts, Aasif wrote, “As an artist, I could relate to Qazi’s emotions. BB mein use kareeb se jaana hai, humare beech chahe hazaar jhagde hue ho but I know his love for his country.”
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He further explained that he did not interpret Qazi’s reaction as anything related to the controversy being discussed online. Instead, Aasif felt that the moment could have reminded Qazi of his own aspirations as an artist while watching another performer command the stage.
Expressing this thought, he wrote, “Mujhe us reaction mein bas ek artist ko dusre artist ko stage par dekh kar apne khud ke sapne yaad aate dikhe.”
Aasif also urged social media users to avoid attaching unnecessary interpretations to a moment that might not have carried the meaning being attributed to it. Concluding his note, he wrote, “Let’s not give it a meaning it never had.”
The actor also extended his love and support to Qazi amid the ongoing criticism. Meanwhile, Qazi Touqeer’s team has not issued any official response to the allegations and discussions surrounding his reaction so far.
For the uninitiated, Bigg Boss 20’s Diwali celebrations featured a special appearance by Jasmine Sandlas, whose performance brought the contestants together for a musical celebration.
