LUDHIANA — Gurpreet Ghuggi has zero interest in prime-time melodrama.
Cornered by reporters at a school function in Ludhiana, the veteran Punjabi actor and comedian refused to indulge chatter surrounding Love Gill's run on Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 20. The two actors previously shared screen space in the Punjabi film Furlow, an association that later spawned unverified social media gossip. Ghuggi made it clear that television reality drama does not rank on his radar.
Main woh show dekhta hi nahi hoon. Mere liye woh show important nahi hai. Samaaj mein aur bade mudde hain. Main hairaan hoon ki aap show dekhte ho. Television dekhne ka time hai aapke pass. Main balihaar jaata hu aap par [I don't watch that show. It is not important for me. There are several serious issues in society. I'm shocked that you still have time to watch television]," Ghuggi said.
He did not stop there. Pivoting away from industry gossip, Ghuggi urged people to focus on community welfare rather than frivolous entertainment.
Entertainment industry bahut peeche hai. Samaaj mein bahut bade mudde hain jo iss waqt discussion karvale hain. Bhagwan sukh-shanti bakshe, aur sabko izzat, mann aur aman ki roti deve. Humare bache grow kare, Punjab tarike kare. Bahut shukirya aap sabka [Entertainment should be the last to discuss. There are other burning issues in society that need to be discussed. May God bless respect, happiness, and peace to all. May our kids grow well, and Punjab prosper. Thank you so much, everyone]," he added.
The controversy traces back to claims floated earlier this year by a Canada-based YouTuber. The online creator alleged that Ghuggi and Gill had been romantically involved, went so far as to claim that Gill became pregnant, and alleged that a ₹5 crore settlement had been executed to bury the matter.
None of the allegations had factual backing. Ghuggi immediately trashed the claims as "completely false and fabricated," while Gill issued her own firm denial.
| Case Element | Verified Detail |
|---|---|
| Associated Film | Furlow (Punjabi) |
| Allegation Source | Canada-based YouTuber |
| Alleged Payout Claim | Unverified ₹5 crore settlement |
| Ghuggi's Stance | Categorically denied; branded "completely false and fabricated" |
| Current Platform | Bigg Boss 20 (JioHotstar at 9:00 PM, Colors TV at 10:30 PM) |
Inside the Bigg Boss 20 house, the issue has occasionally surfaced in coded remarks. Gill indirectly referenced the Ghuggi controversy during a heated exchange on the show while accusing fellow housemate Scout of attempting to damage her professional career.
Bigg Boss 20 currently streams daily episodes at 9:00 PM on JioHotstar, followed by its linear television broadcast on Colors TV at 10:30 PM.