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Zaid Darbar apologises to Gauahar Khan after Kushal Tandon’s ‘tujhe meri cheezein pasand aati hai’ remark; she reacts

Zaid Darbar apologises to Gauahar Khan after Kushal Tandon’s ‘tujhe meri cheezein pasand aati hai’ remark; she reacts

Actor Kushal Tandon and choreographer-content creator Zaid Darbar are currently contestants on Kunal Kemmu’s reality show, Alliance. A few weeks ago, Kushal made what many viewers interpreted as a tongue-in-cheek reference to his former relationship with Gauahar Khan while chatting with Zaid. On Sunday, an apology video was shared by the production company Banijay Asia on Instagram, jointly with Zaid. Gauahar Khan has showed support for Zaid Darbar in Alliance. What Zaid said In the clip, Zaid apologised with folded hands and said in Hindi: “Sometimes, I just get carried away with my life. I didn’t realize it. What Kushal said was wrong. And I took it lightly. It’s my fault.” “I’m sorry. Really sorry. And I hope you understand what I am. You know me. You know what kind of a person I am. I can’t hurt anyone. I can hurt myself, but I can’t hurt anyone around me. That’s the truth,” Zaid added. It was Vanshaj Singh, who entered the show as a wildcard contestant and told Zaid that Kushal’s remarks were the …

Gauahar Khan slams Mini Mathur for not favouring Zaid Darbar on Alliance: ‘Yahan pe koi bhai-behen nahi’

Gauahar Khan slams Mini Mathur for not favouring Zaid Darbar on Alliance: ‘Yahan pe koi bhai-behen nahi’

Actor Gauahar Khan has called out the latest episode of Alliance, accusing the reality show of unfair gameplay. Taking to Instagram stories on Friday, the actor questioned Mini Mathur’s role as the current Ace, alleging that she was favouring Nikhil Chinapa while putting Gauahar’s husband, Zaid Darbar, at a disadvantage. Upset over what she believes is biased decision-making, Gauahar also questioned the show’s rules and urged the makers to ensure the game is played fairly. “Where are your rules?” Gauahar Khan questions Alliance over Mini Mathur’s support for Nikhil Chinapa. Gauahar Khan questions Mini Mathur’s role as Ace Gauahar strongly criticised what she believed was unfair gameplay, alleging that Mini Mathur was not acting as a neutral Ace. According to her, Mini was repeatedly favouring Nikhil Chinapa’s team instead of maintaining a level playing field. Referring to her husband, Zaid Darbar, Gauahar said, “Ab mujhe yeh nahi pata ki main apne husband ko yeh kaise bataun ki yahan pe koi tumhara bhai-behen ka koi rishta nahi nibhaya jata hai. It’s a game (Translation: Now, I …

‘Bahut achha insaan’: What Gauahar Khan told husband Zaid Darbar about ex Kushal Tandon | Web-series News

‘Bahut achha insaan’: What Gauahar Khan told husband Zaid Darbar about ex Kushal Tandon | Web-series News

3 min readBengaluruJul 15, 2026 03:43 PM IST Zaid Darbar has opened up about the conversation he had with his wife Gauahar Khan before participating in the reality show Alliance, where he knew he would be sharing screen space with her former boyfriend, Kushal Tandon. Reflecting on the situation, Zaid revealed that Gauahar encouraged him to approach the experience with maturity and spoke warmly about her ex. During a conversation on the show, Zaid shared that before entering Alliance, he had asked Gauahar what he should expect from Kushal. According to him, her response was simple and reassuring. Zaid Darbar recalls Gauahar Khan’s advice about Kushal Tandon During a conversation in front of Sohail Khan on Alliance, Zaid Darbar reflected on his equation with Kushal Tandon, acknowledging that their shared history could have easily led to friction. “Tera mera toh rishta hi aisa hai ki shuruat main hi humari ladai ho sakte the. But experience aadmi hi samajh paayega (The kind of relationship you and I have, it was only natural that we could have …

Zaid Darbar reveals what wife Gauahar Khan told him about ex-boyfriend Kushal Tandon before entering Alliance

Zaid Darbar reveals what wife Gauahar Khan told him about ex-boyfriend Kushal Tandon before entering Alliance

Television actor Kushal Tandon is currently seen in Prime Video’s reality show Alliance. Joining him on the show is choreographer and content creator Zaid Darbar, who is married to actor Gauahar Khan, Kushal’s former girlfriend. While many expected the two to be at odds, they have been part of the same group since the beginning of the show. Zaid has now revealed the advice Gauahar gave him about Kushal before he entered Alliance. Zaid Darbar recalls wife Gauahar Khan’s words about Kushal Tandon on Alliance. Zaid Darbar about Gauahar Khan thinks of ex-boyfriend Kushal Tandon While talking infront of Sohail Khan, Zaid said, “Tera mera toh rishta hi aisa hai ki shuruat main hi humari ladai ho sakte the. But experience aadmi hi samajh paayega (The kind of relationship you and I have, it was only natural that we could have clashed right from the beginning. But only someone with experience will truly understand that).” Kushal then asked Sohail if he knew their history and said, “Once I was in love with some girl, and …

Gauahar Khan slams Kushal Tandon’s joke, backs Zaid Darbar: ‘Not every ignorant thing needs a knee-jerk reaction’

Gauahar Khan slams Kushal Tandon’s joke, backs Zaid Darbar: ‘Not every ignorant thing needs a knee-jerk reaction’

Actor Kushal Tandon and choreographer-content creator Zaid Darbar are currently contestants on Kunal Kemmu‘s reality show, Alliance. A clip from the show’s latest episode has surfaced after Kushal made what many viewers interpreted as a tongue-in-cheek reference to his former relationship with Gauahar Khan while chatting with Zaid. Gauahar has now reacted to the same and given her stance through her Instagram account. (Also read: Gauahar Khan slams Nikhil Chinapa for creating rift between Zaid Darbar and Kushal Tandon: ‘Acting like a snake’) Kushal Tandon’s apparent joke on Gauahar Khan and Zaid Darbar’s silence raised alarm. What Gauahar said Taking to her Instagram Stories, Gauahar shared a note which read, ‘The more secure you are, the less you take offence.’ She added in the caption, “Not every ignorant thing needs a knee-jerk reaction. The wise know to do better. Proud of you @zaid_darbar.” In another post, she praised Zaid’s performance in Alliance and said, “Killer performance with 0 insecurities.” Take a look: What was the joke? While chatting with Mini Mathur in the gym area, …

Kushal Tandon, Zaid Darbar slammed for joke about Gauahar Khan: ‘You always like my things’ | Web-series News

Kushal Tandon, Zaid Darbar slammed for joke about Gauahar Khan: ‘You always like my things’ | Web-series News

3 min readBengaluruJul 6, 2026 04:47 PM IST Television actor Kushal Tandon has landed in the middle of a social media storm after a joke involving his former girlfriend, actor Gauahar Khan, went viral online. The clip, which surfaced from the reality show Alliance, has drawn criticism from viewers, with many calling the remark insensitive and unnecessary. What further fueled the backlash was the reaction of Gauahar Khan’s husband, Zaid Darbar, who was seen laughing at the joke. The controversy erupted after Kushal made a sarcastic comment referencing Gauahar during a conversation on the show. The moment quickly spread across social media platforms, where fans accused the actor of dragging his past relationship into the spotlight for laughs. The viral clip shows Zaid Darbar and Kushal Tandon working out at the gym while chatting with Mini Mathur and Arslan Goni. During the conversation, Zaid recalled asking Kushal for a cigarette because the ones he had were “bekar” (bad). Responding with a joke that referenced his past relationship with Gauahar Khan, Kushal said, “Tujhe saare meri …

Internet calls Zaid Darbar ‘spineless’ after his silence over Kushal Tandon’s joke on Gauahar Khan. Watch

Internet calls Zaid Darbar ‘spineless’ after his silence over Kushal Tandon’s joke on Gauahar Khan. Watch

Actor Kushal Tandon and choreographer-content creator Zaid Darbar are currently contestants on Kunal Kemmu’s reality show, Alliance. A clip from the show’s latest episode has surfaced after Kushal made what many viewers interpreted as a tongue-in-cheek reference to his former relationship with Gauahar Khan while chatting with Zaid. The remark did not go down well with social media users, who criticised Kushal and even called Zaid “spineless” for not standing up for his wife. Kushal Tandon’s apparent joke on Gauahar Khan and Zaid Darbar’s silence irks internet. Kushal Tandon and Zaid Darbar face backlash for an apparent joke on Gauahar Khan While chatting with Mini Mathur in the gym area, Kushal claimed he had scored a big win over Zaid the previous night. When Mini asked him how, Zaid explained that he had asked Kushal for a cigarette because the ones he had were “bekar” (bad). In response, Kushal quipped, “Tujhe saali, saari meri cheezin pasand aati hai” (“You always like my things”), a remark that many viewers believed was a reference to Gauahar Khan, …

Gauahar Khan slams Nikhil Chinapa for creating rift between Zaid Darbar and Kushal Tandon: ‘Acting like a snake’

Gauahar Khan slams Nikhil Chinapa for creating rift between Zaid Darbar and Kushal Tandon: ‘Acting like a snake’

It is the season of reality shows. Whilst Lock Upp 2 is airing on Netflix India, Alliance is setting fire on Prime Video. The latter witnessed one of its biggest face-offs yet after actor Gauahar Khan stepped in to defend her husband, Zaid Darbar. As a discussion around gameplay escalated, she directly challenged Nikhil Chinapa over his remarks, on her Instagram and called him out for creating a rift between Zaid and her ex-boyfriend Kushal Tandon. Gauahar Khan attacks Nikhil Chinapa for trying to split Zaid Darbar and Kushal Tandon. Gauahar Khan says Nikhil Chinapa has misunderstood the game Reacting to the episode on her Instagram stories on Thursday, Gauahar Khan directly addressed Nikhil Chinapa. She began by acknowledging his years of experience in the reality show space but said she believed he had completely misjudged what was happening inside the house. “I’m sorry. Nikhil Chinapa, you have all my respect because I really like you and you have a lot of experience. But the only one playing everyone around is you,” she said. Gauahar …

‘Main bahut hi nervous tha’: Zaid Darbar was anxious before meeting wife Gauahar Khan’s ex Kushal Tandon on Alliance

‘Main bahut hi nervous tha’: Zaid Darbar was anxious before meeting wife Gauahar Khan’s ex Kushal Tandon on Alliance

The first episode of Prime Video’s Alliance gave viewers plenty to talk about, but one unexpected meeting stole the spotlight. Actor Gauahar Khan‘s husband, Zaid Darbar, and her former boyfriend, actor Kushal Tandon, found themselves under the same roof for the first time on television. Even before they exchanged a word, the anticipation around their meeting had viewers hooked, turning the brief interaction into one of the most talked-about moments from the premiere. Alliance: Zaid Darbar and Kushal Tandon’s first meeting grabs attention. (Prime Video) Zaid Darbar says he was very nervous Zaid Darbar didn’t shy away from admitting that he was feeling the pressure before Kushal Tandon entered the Alliance house. Daisy Shah said in the confessional, “I thought there would be fireworks because we have Zaid and Kushal in the house. But, everything was good.” Speaking in a confessional, Zaid shared that he couldn’t stop thinking about how the meeting would go and how everyone would react. He said, “Main bahut hi nervous tha. Dimaag se ke kya hoga, kya nahi hoga, kaun …

‘Emotionally, we were damaged’: Zaid Darbar says he ‘lived alone’ at 12, despite father Ismail Darbar’s massive Bollywood fame; expert on the impact of early parentification | Lifestyle News

‘Emotionally, we were damaged’: Zaid Darbar says he ‘lived alone’ at 12, despite father Ismail Darbar’s massive Bollywood fame; expert on the impact of early parentification | Lifestyle News

4 min readNew DelhiFeb 26, 2026 11:00 PM IST Choreographer and social media personality Zaid Darbar recently reflected on his childhood, revealing how his parents’ separation shaped him from a very young age. Zaid was first introduced to public recognition when his father, music composer Ismail Darbar, received widespread acclaim for his work in films like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Devdas. While Ismail’s professional life was flourishing, his personal life was facing turbulence. In a recent interview with Mirchi Plus, Zaid opened up about the long-term impact of his parents’ divorce, which happened when he was 10. Reflecting on those years, he said, “My childhood has taught me a lot,” and added, “When you are 10, and your parents get separated, and they get married again… Emotionally, we were damaged. Since the age of 12, I have lived alone, alone as in alone.” He explained that although everyone’s struggles look different, such emotional upheaval forces a child to grow up quickly. “I understood at the age of 10 that you have to work …