Controversy and war of words are nothing new in the world of reality TV, but when it comes to 'Bigg Boss 13' first runner-up Asim Riaz, the level of rhetoric reaches sky high. Asim Riaz, famous for his outspoken style and aggressive attitude, has once again come into the center of discussion. This time his target has been two veteran television actresses – Rubina Dilaik and Hina Khan. Recently, Asim got furious over the comments made by both the actresses regarding the behavior of contestants and TRP in reality shows. During a conversation, Asim bluntly claimed that the real audience and historical TRP on television screens comes on the strength of contestants like him and not through any pretense or scripted drama. After all, what was the statement of Rubina and Hina, which sparked controversy? The controversy started when Rubina Dilaik and Hina Khan, during podcasts and media interviews, raised questions about the tendency of today's contestants in reality shows to call aggression and misbehavior as 'content': Both the actresses said that many contestants mistake themselves for being bigger than the show and the makers and feel that the entire show is based only on their drama. Without taking names, it was also said that merely shouting, abusing or disrespecting the format of the show does not make one the messiah of the show, rather the show has its own brand and audience. These comments were seen on social media as being directly linked to Asim Riaz's 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' and old controversies.
"We bring the real audience": Asim Riaz's sharp counterattack While reacting to these things of Rubina and Hina, Asim Riaz retaliated in his familiar style and took the entire popularity of the show on his head: Direct claim of TRP: Asim said, "Whatever people say, but the truth is that TRP comes from my name! If Bigg Boss 13 is called the most successful season in television history, it was because of our passion, our real battles and our strength. We bring that fire on the screen that the audience leaves their work and turns on the TV to see."
Taunt on others: Asim said that those who give knowledge sitting on the sofa, they themselves used to play safe game during the show. Despite the arrival of so-called 'big names' of TV, unless a real and unfiltered contestant gives his life, the show does not come alive. Social Media Buzz: He stressed that even today if any trend or engagement is created on social media, it revolves around his name. Comparison of Bigg Boss 13 vs other seasons This statement of Asim Riaz has sparked a new debate on the internet between the fans of 'Bigg Boss 13' (Siddharth Shukla and Asim Riaz's season) vs 'Bigg Boss 14' (Rubina Dilaik's season) and 'Bigg Boss 11' (Hina Khan's season): Bigg Boss 13 is considered to be the highest TRP garnering season ever on Indian television, which is Due to heavy demand it had to be postponed by several weeks. Asim argues that that level of craze, organic fan-war and viewership was never seen again in any subsequent season. Fans divided into two groups on social media After this statement of Asim, there is an uproar on social media platforms: Asim's Army (Asim Squad): His supporters are sharing old TRP charts and video clips justifying Asim's statement and saying that Asim's aura and crowd-pulling ability is much more than any traditional TV star. Rubina and Hina's fans: On the other hand, Rubina and Hina's fans say that it is Asim's ego. He argues that long careers on television and trophies won gracefully cannot be compared to mere controversies and shouting matches. This statement of Asim Riaz, who always lives on his own terms and expresses his views openly, has proved that even if years pass since he leaves the reality TV platform, the controversy over his name never cools down.