‘Goodbye, Bigg Boss 20’: Jay Bhanushali supports Mahhi Vij; says his children will no longer watch the show

November 12, 2026

Mumbai: Television actor Jay Bhanushali has taken a firm stand in support of his wife, Mahhi Vij, declaring that their children will no longer watch ‘Bigg Boss 20’. In a recent episode, some contestants made remarks involving the couple’s children during an altercation with Mahhi. Jay is deeply upset by this, particularly because his seven-year-old daughter, Tara, was also mentioned.

Throughout the current season of the reality show—hosted by Salman Khan—Jay has consistently supported Mahhi. However, following the inclusion of their children in the conflict, he has openly expressed his displeasure.

 

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Jay Bhanushali shares a post on Instagram expressing his dismay

The controversy arose during a task when contestants—including Yung DSA, Kanika Mann, and others—made comments regarding Mahhi’s children. In response, Jay took to Instagram to announce that he would no longer allow his children to watch the show.

Jay shared a photograph featuring Mahhi, their daughter Tara, and their foster children, Rajveer and Khushi. He explained that the children had been watching the show and had begun asking questions about the remarks made on air.

In his post, he wrote, “My children are watching this show and asking me questions. I request everyone not to tag me or my children in this negativity. I am writing this not as ‘Jay Bhanushali’ the public figure, but as a father to my children.”

Jay noted that he had initially decided not to comment on the contestants’ gameplay, intending only to support Mahhi when necessary. However, the remarks made about their children have made it impossible for him to remain silent. He expressed particular displeasure at a remark made by Yung DSA, who suggested that the children might feel embarrassed by their mother’s behavior when they grow up. Furthermore, Jay pointed out a comment by Kanika Mann, in which she stated that she would never want to meet Mahhi’s children. He also took issue with a remark made by Love Gill’s mother, in which Tara was mentioned.

Jay wrote, “Just for the sake of a task, Yung DSA suggested that my children might feel embarrassed by their mother’s behavior when they grow up. Kanika said she would never want to meet Mahhi’s children. Meanwhile, Love Gill’s mother dragged my daughter into the conversation, asking how Mahhi would feel if someone said something similar about her own daughter. Tara is only a seven-year-old child. She is not a contestant on *Bigg Boss*. Bringing a child into the mix just to belittle someone is absolutely wrong.”

‘Dragging children into such controversies crosses the line’

Jay questioned why children are being brought into the controversies unfolding on the show. He stated that while contestants have every right to criticize Mahhi’s gameplay, decisions, and behavior, targeting her role as a mother and her personal life is wrong.

He further wrote, “Honestly, why are our children being dragged into something they have absolutely nothing to do with? *Bigg Boss* is a game. Disagree with Mahhi, question her gameplay, and challenge her decisions—but bringing her children, her motherhood, and her personal life into it crosses the line.”

Jay expressed that he does not want his children to grow up having to deal with the mental distress caused by Tara’s name being repeatedly used to belittle Mahhi. He clarified that while the show might be a source of entertainment for others, for his family, it is a deeply personal matter. He wrote, “As a father, I do not want my children to grow up with the trauma of having Tara’s name brought up in every argument just to belittle Mahhi. This show might be entertainment for everyone else, but for us, it is a personal matter. The peace and innocence of my children will always come first.”

At the end of his post, Jay wrote, “Goodbye Bigg Boss 20.”

Gauahar Khan and Jay Soni extend their support to Jay

Jay’s post quickly became a major topic of discussion on social media. Several celebrities, including Gauahar Khan and Jay Soni, expressed their support for his decision.

Mahhi Vij’s team commented, “@ijaybhanushali, this means more to us than words can express. Thank you for always putting our children first.”

Meanwhile, Punit Pathak wrote, “Completely agree. Nothing but love and respect for you and Mahhi. She is a very strong woman. May God give her even more strength.”

Controversy surrounding Mahhi Vij following the ‘homebreaker’ remark

It is worth noting that Mahhi Vij has been in the spotlight on ‘Bigg Boss 20’ ever since she made a ‘homebreaker’ remark regarding Love Gill. Subsequently, during a task, Yung DSA, Kanika Mann, and a few other contestants made personal remarks about Mahhi and repeatedly brought up the name of her daughter, Tara.

According to reports, these comments were intended to cause Mahhi emotional distress. Following this entire sequence of events, Jay Bhanushali has decided to keep his children away from the show.