Aasif Khan says the viral hug between him and Love Gill, discussed widely during Bigg Boss 20, led to online abuse directed at his wife, Zeba. In the aftermath, he says Zeba received threatening messages and abusive posts after she clarified her view of the situation.
Both NDTV reports focus on Zeba’s reaction and the type of harassment she received, framed as threats and abusive messages following her defense of Aasif over the viral clip. Free Press Journal adds more context about how the hug video was portrayed on the show and describes Aasif recounting that he and Zeba first reacted with laughter when they saw the video.
Free Press Journal also emphasizes Aasif’s broader comments about trolling, including his claim that people were critical of him while still sending abuse to his wife through direct messages. Across outlets, the common thread is Aasif’s account that the controversy extended beyond the cast and reached his family through online hostility.
