Bigg Boss 20: Amrapali Dubey Upset Over Mahhi Vij’s ‘Bhabhi’ Joke, Fans Might Take Offence

Drama is the lifeblood of Bigg Boss, and the latest episode proved it yet again. While the housemates were hustling around the dressing area, a seemingly harmless joke spiralled into a cultural flashpoint.

Amrapali Dubey, the Bhojpuri‑film darling, had just stepped out of her wardrobe with a saree draped around her. She needed Qazi Touqeer to exit the room, and Mahhi Vij, ever the quick‑talker, passed on the message. In the heat of the moment, Mahhi teased that Qazi seemed eager to watch Amrapali in a saree, dropping the word “Bhabhi” in the process.

For most viewers, the line read as a typical house banter. But for Amrapali, the term struck a different chord. In Bhojpuri culture, “Bhabhi” carries a weight of respect – it’s not just a casual nickname. She later confided in Mahhi, explaining that fans might interpret the remark as a jab at the Bhojpuri film fraternity.

Mahhi, taken aback, quickly clarified that no offense was intended. “I was just trying to be funny,” she said, emphasizing that she knew the cultural nuance but hadn’t meant any slight. The two then addressed the misunderstanding together, reassuring their followers that neither harboured any disrespect towards Bhojpuri actors or their audience.

Amrapali went on to apologise to her fans for any unintended upset, while Mahhi reiterated her apology to the same crowd, underscoring that the comment was meant in jest. The episode has added another layer to the house’s early‑season tensions, which have already seen clashes among newcomers from entertainment, sports and the digital world.

Bigg Boss 20, hosted by Salman Khan, premiered on September 6, 2026. New episodes air on Colors TV at 10:30 PM and are streamed on Jio Hotstar at 9 PM. Stay tuned as the drama unfolds – and as always, the house will keep delivering moments that spark conversation.