Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai
Mumbai, Nov 12: Actor Jay Bhanushali has decided not to let his children watch Bigg Boss 20 after contestants reportedly made personal remarks about his family, particularly his seven-year-old daughter Tara, during a recent episode.
Jay, who has been supporting his former wife Mahhi Vij during her stint on the Salman Khan-hosted reality show, expressed his disappointment in a strongly worded Instagram post.
The controversy began after Yung DSA, Kanika Mann and other housemates reportedly brought Mahhi's children into a disagreement during a task. Jay said his children had been watching the show and asking him questions about the remarks.
Sharing a picture of Mahhi with Tara and their foster children, Rajveer and Khushi, Jay requested people not to tag him or his children in the controversy.
“My kids are watching this and asking me questions. Requesting all, please don’t tag me or my kids in any of this negativity. This post is not coming as Jay Bhanushali but as a father of my kids,” he wrote.
Jay said he had initially decided not to comment on contestants' gameplay or express opinions about anyone on the show. His intention was to support Mahhi whenever she needed him. However, he said the remarks involving their children had crossed a line.
He called out Yung DSA for suggesting that the children might grow up feeling ashamed of their mother's actions. He also referred to Kanika Mann's reported comment about not wanting to meet Mahhi's children and remarks by Love Gill's mother involving Tara.
“Tara is a seven-year-old baby. She is not a contestant of Bigg Boss. Getting a child to put someone down is absolutely nonsense,” Jay wrote.
He said contestants were free to disagree with Mahhi, question her gameplay and challenge her decisions, but should not bring her children, motherhood or personal life into the arguments.
“As a father, I don’t want my children growing up with a trauma that Tara’s name is used in every sentence to put Mahhi down. The game may be entertainment for everyone, but for us, this is personal. My children’s peace and innocence will always come first,” he added.
Jay ended his post with the words, “Goodbye, Bigg Boss 20.”
His post received support from several celebrities, including Gauahar Khan and Jay Soni. Punit Pathak also extended his support to Jay and Mahhi, praising her strength.
Mahhi has been facing criticism in the house following her ‘homebreaker’ remark about Love Gill. During a subsequent task, Yung DSA, Kanika and other contestants reportedly made personal remarks involving her daughter Tara.