08 July,2026 04:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Zareen Khan supports Dollyy Javved (Pics/Instagram)
The long-running rivalry between Dollyy Javved and Kushal Tandon also reaches its peak. After weeks of disagreements, mind games, and heated arguments, the two lock horns in their biggest confrontation yet, with neither willing to back down as the battle for influence inside Headquarters intensifies. As the actor misbehaves with her, actress Zareen Khan has come out in support of Dollyy.
Zareen shared a message on her Instagram Stories, praising Dollyy for standing up for herself and not tolerating the "chauvinistic" behaviour. She also questioned why the other contestants had remained silent during the incident. Without mentioning Tandon, she wrote in her post, "Kudos to Dolly Javved for not tolerating the bad attitude and chauvinistic behaviour of a fellow male contestant. Wonder why and how the others are quietly taking it all. More power to you, girl. Main toh fan ho gayi tumhari."
Before Zareen, Uorfi Javed penned a long note supporting her sister. She accused Kushal of behaving in an entitled manner on the reality show. She also sarcastically said that if Kushal considers Dollyy a child, then the "building ke bachche" are equally uninterested in talking to "uncles."
The controversy began in a recent episode of The Alliance, where Kushal Tandon, while talking to fellow contestant Vriddhi Patwa, made a remark about Dollyy in her absence, saying that her USP was being "badtameez." When Dollyy later confronted him over the comment, Kushal walked away from the conversation.
Breaking down in front of Mini Mathur, Dollyy Javved opened up about her difficult childhood, revealing that Kushal's behaviour brought back painful memories of her own father: "I feel so targeted by a 40-year-old man... this is what reminds me of my dad."
Before this, Kushal Tandon also drew attention for his remark towards Zaid Darbar, which the audience perceived was directed at Gauahar Khan, his ex-girlfriend. After Zaid mentioned that he had borrowed a cigarette from Kushal, the latter quipped, "Tujhe saali, saari meri cheezein pasand aati hai." Without naming him directly, Gauahar shared cryptic posts about security and wisdom while praising her husband, Zaid Darbar.
