Bigg Boss 20: Mahhi’s ‘sack of potatoes’ jab escalates row

Bigg Boss 20 has found itself at the centre of a fresh body-shaming debate after Mahhi Vij referred to Aamrapali Dubey as “aalu ki bori” — a sack of potatoes — in the latest episode. The comment, made while Mahhi spoke to fellow contestant Kanika in the bedroom area, didn’t stop there. Mahhi also dismissed Aamrapali’s presence in the game, saying she was “kuch bhi nahi hai” (nothing) and describing her as someone who simply roams around the house.

A pattern, not a one-off

For viewers following the season closely, this isn’t the first time Aamrapali’s appearance has come up. Mahhi had earlier compared the actor to a “football”. In another instance, contestant Gullu described the pairing of Aamrapali and Love as a “Motu Patlu” jodi — a reference to the cartoon duo built around their physical contrast.

One comment can be brushed off as heat-of-the-moment. Repeated comments from multiple housemates around the same person’s body read differently — and the audience has noticed.

Her family asked; the show stayed quiet

Aamrapali’s sister, Aanchal, had already criticised Mahhi and Gullu over their remarks. She also appealed to the show’s makers to take it up during Weekend Ka Vaar, the weekly segment where the host addresses house dynamics. According to the context provided, that conversation never happened.

That gap — between a family’s request and an on-air response — is now part of the story. Inside the house, Aamrapali has been emotional while talking about feeling repeatedly targeted and being accused of double standards. She has also mentioned that she left behind an unwell father to participate in Bigg Boss 20.

Where the line sits

Reality TV thrives on friction. Arguments, alliances and sharp remarks are part of the format. But when a line keeps being crossed around a person’s body, the question shifts from “is this good television?” to “what is the show willing to tolerate?”

This matters beyond the Bigg Boss house. Body-shaming on Indian television has been called out more loudly in recent years, with audiences quick to flag remarks that would once have passed as entertainment. Aamrapali’s experience is testing whether a flagship reality show will move with that shift or stay frozen in an older playbook.

For fans watching at home, here’s what to keep in mind:

• Body-shaming, even delivered as a joke, lands differently for the person receiving it.
• Family members and fans who flag the pattern are asking for accountability, not a ban on arguments.
• The show’s silence after an appeal is itself a choice — and viewers read it that way.

What could come next

The pressure is now on Bigg Boss 20 to acknowledge what has happened. Whether that comes in the next Weekend Ka Vaar or through a shift in house dynamics remains to be seen. Either way, Aamrapali’s treatment has become one of the season’s defining talking points — and the audience is watching how the show responds.

If the pattern continues without intervention, the conversation around the season may tilt from who’s playing well to who’s being protected from consequences.

Source: bollywoodHungama.com

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