Bigg Boss 20: Aasif Khan defends Qazi Touqeer against online trolls, says “He is a saccha Hindustani”

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Bigg Boss 20 contestant Aasif Khan has come out in support of Qazi Touqeer after a clip from the show created a buzz on social media. The conversation started after people noticed Qazi’s reaction to singer Jasmine Sandlas performing a song from Dhurandhar, with a post going viral about his reaction and sparking speculation online.

But Aasif had a different take on the conversation, relating it to his own experience of sharing the Bigg Boss house with Qazi. Referring to Qazi’s emotions as an artist, Aasif said he understands them but appealed to people not to read too much into a moment that in his opinion did not deserve interpretation.

Sharing a story on his Instagram, Aasif wrote: “As an artist, I could relate to Qazi's emotions. BB mein usse kareeb se jaana hai, humare beech chahe hazaar jhagade hue ho but I know his love for his country. Woh ek saccha Hindustani hai. Mujhe us reaction mein bas ek artist ko doosre artist ko stage par dekhkar apne khud ke sapne yaad aate dikhe. Let's not give it a meaning it never had. Much love and power to you @qazitouqeer_official”

What is striking about Aasif’s message is its focus on seeing the moment through the artist’s eyes, rather than judging it from assumptions. The two contestants had their fair share of arguments after spending several weeks together inside the Bigg Boss house. But Aasif’s message clearly shows that personal differences don’t necessarily alter his perception of Qazi’s love for his country.

Recently, during an exclusive interview with TOI TV, Aasif spoke about his journey in Bigg Boss 20. He said, "For me, Bigg Boss has always been a special show. I have been watching it since I was very young. Coming from an acting background and a small place called Nimbada in Chittorgarh district, being part of this show was genuinely a dream come true. When I first entered the Bigg Boss house, the experience felt like a little child walking into a candy shop. For the first two or three days, I was simply amazed by everything happening around me. Ravi Kishan, Pamela Anderson and many other big stars were also there. One day, Bigg Boss called us and showed us a video showcasing the show's 19-year legacy. After watching it, I started crying. It wasn't just because I had become part of the show, but because I couldn't believe that I had actually made it there."