Bigg Boss 20 contestant Manish Goel’s son Aryaveer Goel has come forward in his father’s defence following the latter’s heated confrontation with fellow housemate Qazi Touqeer over allegations of inappropriate touching. Reacting to the controversy, Aryaveer took to social media and strongly criticised Qazi, accusing him of turning a playful interaction into a serious allegation. He also addressed those questioning his father’s intentions and character amid the ongoing controversy.
In a strongly worded note, Aryaveer began by acknowledging those who had expressed support for Qazi but made it clear that he was not intimidated by the singer’s fans. He wrote, “And to the Qazi fans, I am not scared of any of you. The blindness and toxicity are honestly unbelievable.” He further maintained that while he had always supported his father’s friendship with Qazi, the latter’s recent actions had crossed a line.
Explaining his understanding of the incident, Aryaveer alleged that Qazi was the one who initiated the physical interaction with Manish. He claimed that Qazi had approached his father first, made unusual gestures and provoked him, while Manish simply reciprocated the behaviour in a playful manner. According to Aryaveer, the interactions between the two had never been an issue until Qazi decided to give the incident a different interpretation.
He further wrote, “It was all fun and games until he decided to pull a prank by making an accusation as serious as inappropriate touching.” Aryaveer also questioned whether Qazi understood the seriousness of making such allegations against someone.
Coming down heavily on those accusing Manish of using his wife and children to gain sympathy on the show, Aryaveer said that people had become so accustomed to manufactured emotions and fake personalities on Bigg Boss that they were unable to recognise genuine feelings. He urged viewers to form their own opinions instead of blindly believing everything being said about his father.
Towards the end of his note, Aryaveer maintained that people could disagree with Manish’s gameplay or criticise his popularity, but questioning his character was unacceptable. He expressed his love for his father and reiterated that he would always stand by him. Manish’s wife, Poonam Goel, also shared their son’s note on social media, extending her support to her husband.
For the uninitiated, the controversy erupted after a promo of Bigg Boss 20 showed Qazi Touqeer dressed in a white lehenga as part of a fun role play. During the interaction, Manish lifted Qazi and carried him towards the bathroom area. However, Qazi later confronted him over the physical interaction and expressed his discomfort.
In the promo, Qazi was seen telling Manish, “Aapne jo harkat ki hai na, woh chubh gayi hai. You lost the game. Touched my body, man!” Manish, in response, argued that Qazi had also been engaging in playful behaviour and said, “Tu kare toh masti, koi doosra kare toh not good!”
The disagreement escalated further when Qazi explained his perspective, while Manish insisted that he respected women and asked him not to make such allegations. The actor was subsequently seen getting emotional and breaking down in tears while discussing the incident, leaving the housemates concerned. The confrontation has since sparked considerable discussion among Bigg Boss viewers.
