Fake chat leak allegations (2026): Fabricated screenshots circulated online, allegedly showing Abhishek sending inappropriate messages to a young girl. He quickly denied the claims and pointed out an apparent inconsistency in the screenshots, noting that the fake conversation used Android emojis even though he uses an iPhone.

The Traitors 2 feud with Munawar Faruqui: Abhishek and Munawar found themselves on opposing sides during The Traitors Season 2. Abhishek’s strategy against Munawar eventually contributed to the latter’s eviction. Their on-show friction later spilled onto social media, where both were involved in an exchange of indirect and passive-aggressive remarks.

Clash with Prish: A disagreement with co-contestant Prish became one of Abhishek’s viral moments on The Traitors. After Prish described Abhishek’s emotional breakdown as “victimization”, Abhishek reacted angrily, saying, “Man karta hai, repta maar du!” The heated exchange quickly circulated online and intensified their feud.

E20 fuel promotional reel backlash: Abhishek faced criticism over an older promotional video concerning E20 fuel. As the clip resurfaced amid wider discussions surrounding ethanol-blended petrol, he clarified that the video had been shot around a year and a half earlier, when E20 fuel was newly introduced. He maintained that he was being unfairly targeted over an old promotional commitment.

Hi Box app endorsement controversy: Abhishek also faced online criticism over his earlier association with the Hi Box shopping app. Some followers reportedly claimed to have suffered financial losses after using the platform. The controversy led to scrutiny of influencers and digital creators who had promoted the app, with Abhishek’s endorsement coming under renewed discussion.

Battleground Season 2 argument with Nikki Tamboli: A verbal clash broke out between Abhishek and guest mentor Nikki Tamboli during Battleground Season 2. The disagreement reportedly began after Nikki commented that Abhishek had been sidelined on both his previous and current shows. The confrontation escalated and resulted in a tense on-set walkout.

Negative PR feud with Elvish Yadav: One of Abhishek’s biggest controversies involved his friendship with fellow YouTuber Elvish Yadav. During the show, Abhishek confronted Elvish and claimed that his mother had told him Elvish’s team was running a “negative PR” campaign against him. The allegation left Elvish emotional, while the dispute continued after the show through public comments and social media exchanges.

Wildcard contestant controversy: Abhishek faced backlash after expressing his belief that wildcard contestants should not win a reality-show trophy. During family week, he shared the opinion with his mother while referring to Elvish Yadav’s late entry into Bigg Boss. Viewers accused him of arrogance, while Salman Khan also criticised what he perceived as Abhishek’s overconfidence and sense of entitlement.

Backstabbing allegations involving Elvish: An old clip showing Abhishek discussing Elvish behind his back with Jiya Shankar and Falaq Naaz went viral. Elvish’s fans accused Abhishek of being two-faced, triggering a major online clash between the two fan groups. The controversy further damaged the friendship between the two creators.

Spat with Uorfi Javed over music-video claim: Before entering the reality show, Abhishek claimed that he had been approached for a music video with Urfi Javed but turned it down because he was not being paid. Urfi publicly rejected the claim, calling him a liar and stating that she did not know him and that no such music-video project had been offered.

‘Running the show’ and arrogant remarks: Abhishek repeatedly claimed that he was responsible for driving his reality show’s popularity and “carrying the show”. His comments attracted criticism from fellow contestants and viewers, particularly when he declared that the “TV ka zamana gaya”. The remark was seen as dismissive of established television actors and added to the perception that he considered himself superior to other contestants. He further received massive backlash by the fans for his remarks