The latest episode of Bigg Boss 19 brought in a heavy dose of drama and tension, as a fiery argument broke out between Malti Chahar and Gaurav Khanna, leaving the entire house divided. What started as a seemingly small disagreement in the kitchen over cooking duties quickly escalated into a full-blown verbal spat, drawing in several contestants and adding fresh fuel to the ongoing house tensions.
According to footage from the live feed and the episode’s preview, the argument began during breakfast preparations when Gaurav Khanna questioned Malti’s way of managing the kitchen duties. Reportedly, Gaurav felt that the workload wasn’t being distributed fairly and that some contestants were being overburdened while others weren’t contributing enough. Malti, who had been part of the cooking team that morning, took offense to his tone and remarks — and things escalated fast.
The Clash Begins
Witnesses in the house claim that the tension started with Gaurav saying, “If you can’t handle the kitchen properly, let someone else take over.” To this, Malti immediately shot back, visibly upset, “Excuse me, I’ve been doing this for the past three days without complaint! Maybe if others helped, things wouldn’t pile up like this.”
Gaurav, known for his calm demeanor earlier in the season, seemed to lose his composure during the exchange. He accused Malti of “playing the victim card” and trying to look good in front of the cameras. Malti, in turn, retorted sharply, “You have no right to talk about camera behavior — you’ve been doing that since day one.”
The heated exchange soon turned personal, with both contestants raising their voices. The situation intensified to the point that other housemates, including Munawar Faruqui, Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, and Abhishek Kumar, had to intervene to calm things down.
Housemates Take Sides
As always in the Bigg Boss house, the conflict quickly split the contestants into groups. While some sided with Gaurav, claiming he was only trying to ensure fairness in the kitchen duties, others defended Malti, saying Gaurav’s tone was unnecessarily harsh.
Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia was one of the first to step in, asking both to lower their voices. “This is not how adults handle things. Everyone’s frustrated, but shouting won’t solve it,” she said. However, Gaurav appeared too angry to back down at that moment.
On the other side, Munawar Faruqui was seen consoling Malti, who appeared visibly shaken after the confrontation. “You don’t need to justify yourself all the time. Everyone knows how much effort you put in,” he told her, offering emotional support.
Meanwhile, Abhishek Kumar and Isha Malviya discussed the incident privately, with Abhishek remarking, “This house is a pressure cooker — even the smallest things can blow up. But Gaurav could’ve handled it better.”
Bigg Boss Steps In
As the shouting continued, Bigg Boss eventually intervened through an announcement, warning contestants to maintain decorum and not let arguments get out of hand, especially in common areas like the kitchen. The stern message appeared to temporarily calm the atmosphere, but the tension between Malti and Gaurav lingered throughout the day.
Fans React Strongly Online
The incident didn’t just shake the house — it sent social media into a frenzy. Within minutes of the episode airing, hashtags like #MaltiChahar and #GauravKhanna began trending on X (formerly Twitter), with fans fiercely debating who was in the right.
Supporters of Malti praised her for standing up for herself and calling out what they perceived as Gaurav’s rude behavior. One user wrote, “Malti handled it with dignity. Gaurav’s attitude was totally uncalled for.” Another fan tweeted, “Why does everyone attack the women in the kitchen tasks? It’s a team effort, not a blame game.”
Meanwhile, Gaurav’s fans defended him, arguing that his frustration was justified. “Gaurav was only trying to make sure everyone pulls their weight. He didn’t mean to insult anyone,” wrote one viewer.
The Aftermath Inside the House
Even after the fight cooled down, the tension between the two contestants remained visible. During lunch, both were seen avoiding eye contact and communicating through other housemates instead of speaking directly. Later, Malti was spotted in conversation with Ankita Lokhande, telling her, “It’s not about the kitchen anymore. It’s about respect. He crossed a line today.”
Gaurav, on the other hand, was seen telling a few contestants, “I wasn’t wrong. If I can cook and clean, so can she. Everyone here needs to stop playing emotional games.”
Speculation is now rife among viewers and analysts that this confrontation could have a long-lasting impact on the dynamics inside the house. Some even predict that the incident might be used as a talking point in the upcoming Weekend Ka Vaar episode, where host Salman Khan often addresses housemates about their behavior.
In Conclusion
The clash between Malti Chahar and Gaurav Khanna has added a fresh layer of tension and intrigue to Bigg Boss 19. What began as a dispute over kitchen chores has now turned into a personal rivalry that could shape alliances in the coming weeks.
As the drama unfolds, fans are eagerly waiting to see whether the two contestants will patch things up or if this marks the beginning of one of the season’s biggest feuds. In true Bigg Boss fashion, one thing is certain — the kitchen may cool down, but the drama won’t.
