Bigg Boss: From Abhishek Kumar slapping Samarth Jurel to Armaan Kohli's aggressive behaviour; revisiting some of the most controversial moments

The much-talked-about reality show Bigg Boss, hosted by Salman Khan, is all set to return with a brand-new season. Known for its explosive drama, the show has given fans everything from physical fights to ugly breakups. Over the years, some of these controversies not only grabbed national headlines but also left Salman visibly furious during his iconic Weekend Ka Vaar episodes. Here’s a look back at some of the most talked-about controversies in Bigg Boss house. (Photo: Instagram)

Bigg Boss 17 saw a lot of drama around Isha Malviya’s love life. She entered the house with her ex-boyfriend Abhishek Kumar, which already created tension. Things got even messier when her current boyfriend, Samarth Jurel, made a surprise entry into the show. The love triangle turned into a controversy when Abhishek slapped Samarth after he mocked his mental health. The entire fight grabbed attention and became one of the biggest highlights of the season. (Photo: Instagram)

Actor Karan Veer Mehra who is also the winner of his season found himself in the spotlight for several controversies during Season 18. His personal life became a topic of discussion after allegations of physical violence by his ex-wives, Devika Mehra and Nidhi Seth, were brought up. On the show, Salman Khan directly questioned him if there were any police reports, to which Karan denied, saying arguments did happen but they never turned violent. Things heated up further when Karan accused fellow contestant Arfeen Khan of "forcefully converting" his wife, which led to a major fight in the house. (Photo: Instagram)

Avinash Mishra’s journey in Bigg Boss 18 was short but filled with controversies. He was evicted just ten days after entering the house because viewers and housemates found his behavior irritating. He often interfered in other people’s matters, which led to several arguments. Avinash had a major fight with Chum Darang, where his comments made others feel unsafe around him. He also clashed with Shehzada Dhami and Karanveer Mehra, leading to heated insults and even physical altercations. (Photo: Instagram)

Bigg Boss 13 is remembered as one of the most iconic seasons filled with controversies. While the love angle of Sidharth Shukla and Shehnaaz Gill grabbed headlines, the biggest shock came with Arhaan Khan. Salman Khan revealed on national TV that Arhaan was already married and had a child. This truth came out just after he proposed to Rashami Desai on the show. The revelation left Rashami heartbroken and became one of the most talked-about moments of the season. (Photo: Instagram)

Bigg Boss 10 became controversial because of Swami Om’s shocking behavior. He made headlines for his outrageous acts inside the house. The most disgusting moment came when he urinated on fellow contestants Bani J and Rohan Mehra during a task. His actions crossed all limits and disgusted the viewers. This incident eventually led to his exit from the show and is still remembered as one of the worst controversies in Bigg Boss history. (Photo: Instagram)

In Bigg Boss 7, Armaan Kohli’s aggressive behavior landed him in serious trouble. His fights with other contestants were already making news, but things escalated when Sofia Hayat accused him of physically assaulting her. Following her complaint, Armaan was arrested, shocking both housemates and fans. His arrest proved how Bigg Boss controversies sometimes go beyond just on-screen drama. (Photo: Instagram)

Season 18 witnessed one of the most intense fights between Rajat Dalal and Digvijay Rathee. Their argument, which also pulled in contestant Avinash Mishra, quickly turned physical. The situation escalated so badly that Digvijay fell to the ground during the clash. Viewers and housemates were stunned at how violent the fight had become inside the house. Later, Salman Khan stepped in during Weekend Ka Vaar and issued a strict warning to Rajat Dalal, making it clear that such behaviour wouldn’t be tolerated. (Photo: Instagram)

Priyanka Jagga remains one of the most controversial contestants in Bigg Boss history. Her behaviour in Season 10 went so out of hand that Salman Khan had to step in and warn her directly. Things turned ugly when she mocked fellow contestant Manu Punjabi’s late mother, which left many shocked. Salman was furious and said that if she ever appeared on the show again, he would stop working with the channel. (Photo: Instagram)