In the latest Bigg Boss 17 episode, Isha Malviya and Samarth Jurel targeted Abhishek Kumar with mean-spirited comments, even bringing up his past mental health issues to tease and provoke him. Isha labelled Abhishek as ‘mental bhopu,’ to which he responded, “I was crazy in love with you. You gave me mental issues.”
The situation escalated when Isha made derogatory remarks about Abhishek’s father, claiming everyone knows he has been mentally unstable since childhood. Abhishek retorted, “Your mother knows your tricks. Chee girl.”
During a nomination task, tensions reached a boiling point as Isha and Samarth intensified their bullying tactics. Abhishek, feeling claustrophobic, faced personal attacks, including Isha dragging his parents into the conflict. Ex-contestant Aishwarya Sharma took to Instagram, condemning Samarth and Isha’s behaviour, urging Salman Khan and the show’s creators to address the bullying issue.
As the argument escalated, social media rallied in support of Abhishek Kumar. Aishwarya Sharma, former contestant Rajiv Adatia, and Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh expressed sympathy for the Udaariyan star.
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Despite the distressing incident, Abhishek displayed strength and garnered support from fans. His sister, Pooja Tiwari, shared the family’s viewpoint, expressing how they are emotionally impacted by Abhishek’s distress. In an interview with ETimes, she highlighted the positive aspect, stating, “When he comes out of that house, he will be much stronger than he is right now. The show is helping him become stronger.”
Viewers, along with Aishwarya Sharma, are calling for Salman Khan to address Isha Malviya and Samarth Jurel’s behaviour towards Abhishek Kumar. The nominated contestants for the week include Munawar Faruqui, Ayesha Khan, Aoora, Arun Mashetty, and Abhishek. The troubling incident underscores the need for intervention against bullying within the Bigg Boss house.