Arjun Bijlani shuts down Samarth Jurel-Jannat Zubair controversy with a powerful message

The internet has been buzzing over a viral clip from the Eid special episode of Laughter Chefs Season 3, but co-star Arjun Bijlani is stepping in to set the record straight.

The controversy began when a candid video showed Samarth Jurel playfully teasing Jannat Zubair, leading many netizens to claim that Jannat looked visibly uncomfortable and accusing Samarth of crossing a line. As the backlash grew, with fans calling out a “forced love angle,” Arjun Bijlani—who is paired with Tejasswi Prakash on the show—decided to end the speculation by defending his fellow actor’s character.

Taking to a social media post on April 1, 2026, Arjun urged the public to stop “maligning” Samarth’s image. His comment, which has since gone viral among the “Laughter Chefs” fandom, read: “Ok so firstly Jannat and Samarth are good friends and secondly she is not at all uncomfortable around him.

So please don’t malign his image. He is a good soul and yes keep enjoying the show.. Thank you for your attention.” Samarth himself has remained calm amidst the storm, stating in a recent interview that he chooses to ignore social media negativity and that the cast remains a tight-knit, neutral group. With Arjun’s vocal support, the narrative is shifting back to the lighthearted camaraderie that has made the show a fan favorite.