The atmosphere inside the Bigg Boss 20 house grew intensely charged during the latest Weekend Ka Vaar after host Salman Khan took singer Qazi Touqeer to task over a contentious remark directed at fellow contestant Kanika Mann. Qazi, who had been gaining steady popularity among audiences through his singing skills and charismatic on-screen presence, found himself facing stern scrutiny from the host, sparking an immediate wave of debate across digital platforms.
The Interaction That Sparked the Disagreement
The friction originated during a casual exchange between Qazi Touqeer and television actor Kanika Mann. During their playful banter, Kanika told Qazi that she would be the one to teach him manners. In response, Qazi playfully proposed that she act as his teacher. The conversation escalated when Qazi asked Kanika whether she would share a lollipop with him. Finding the comment inappropriate, Kanika labelled his behavior cheap and promptly walked away from the conversation in visible annoyance.
Qazi subsequently approached Kanika to tender an apology and explain the context behind his words. He insisted that she had misinterpreted his remark, explaining that because she had taken on the role of his teacher, he was playfully channeling the character portrayed by actor Hrithik Roshan in the film Koi Mil Gaya. Qazi maintained that he harbored no inappropriate intentions, arguing that lollipop is not an abusive word and that he was merely referencing it the way children enjoy sweets and chocolates. While the disagreement appeared resolved at that moment, it became the focal point of the upcoming weekend review.
Salman Khan Challenges Qazi During Weekend Ka Vaar
In a newly released promotional clip for the Weekend Ka Vaar segment, Salman Khan addressed the incident directly and expressed clear displeasure with Qazi's conduct. Salman pointed out that the moment another person finds a comment uncomfortable or inappropriate, the speaker ought to step back immediately rather than attempting to justify it. The host questioned why Qazi spent substantial effort trying to prove himself right instead of offering an unequivocal apology.
When Qazi attempted to defend his position by stating that he had offered an apology in jest, Salman reacted sharply, remarking that he had never heard of anyone saying sorry jokingly in real life. Meanwhile, Kanika expressed her frustration during the exchange, observing that Qazi had become overly conceited inside the house.
Online Viewers Rally Behind the Singer
Following the release of the promotional footage, fans of Qazi Touqeer quickly took to social media to rally behind him. Many supporters argued that the term lollipop carries no inherently offensive meaning and accused the show of unnecessarily singling out the singer. Several users voiced suspicions that female contestants in the house were deliberately trying to put Qazi in a difficult spot.
Others claimed that the production team and Salman Khan were reprimanding Qazi simply to safeguard Kanika Mann's public image. One user commented that Kanika should actually thank Qazi because the interaction gave her visibility, adding that her contribution had been less than Reeti. Another commenter questioned why Qazi should be blamed if hearing the word lollipop prompts negative thoughts in someone else's mind, cementing a sharp divide in audience opinion over the incident.
