Gauahar Khan, married to contestant Zaid Darbar, criticizes the reality show “Alliance” and says Ace contestant Mini Mathur is not playing impartially. In an Instagram Story video, Khan tells Darbar to “open his eyes,” alleging that Mathur picks sides and supports Nikhil Chinappa. She questions how the show allows an Ace to influence the game for a specific alliance, arguing that the Ace should be neutral so that fair play is maintained.
Across the outlets, Khan’s allegations focus on Mathur’s actions during gameplay moments such as a diamond-related task and a quiz competition. Khan claims Mathur gives diamonds strategically to Chinappa’s team when Darbar and Chinappa are close in points, and she suggests Mathur repeatedly aligns with Chinappa rather than maintaining neutrality. Khan also questions the show’s rules and format, saying it does not appear to ensure consistent fairness when the Ace helps one side.
Khan’s comments come as the show prepares for a change in the Ace role, with a new Ace expected to be selected from Aly Goni’s team, the Legends, in an upcoming episode.