'He is a very good person':Gauahar Khan praises ex-boyfriend Kushal Tandon in front of husband Zaid

Zaid Darbar recently revealed that before joining the reality show Alliance, his wife Gauahar Khan had spoken highly of her former boyfriend, Kushal Tandon, describing him as "a very good person." The conversation took place on the show in the presence of host Sohail Khan, where Zaid and Kushal opened up about their shared past. Zaid and Kushal are currently teammates on Alliance. Given Kushal's past relationship with Gauahar, many viewers expected some awkwardness between the two. Instead, the show has seen them develop a friendly rapport. During one of the episodes, Zaid told Kushal that things could have turned into a rivalry between them, but maturity and mutual understanding kept that from happening. Responding to him, Kushal admitted that there was a time when he was in love with the same woman who is now Zaid's wife. Zaid replied that there is no awkwardness between them because both have moved on with their lives. "It's been 15 years since then. Today I'm married and have two children. Gauahar only told me one thing about Kushal—that he is a very good person. I trust my wife completely," he said. Zaid also admitted that he was a little nervous before meeting Kushal for the first time. However, all his doubts disappeared when Kushal warmly greeted him with a hug, making him feel comfortable instantly. Gauahar and Kushal dated after Bigg Boss 7 Gauahar Khan and Kushal Tandon met during Bigg Boss 7 in 2013 and soon fell in love. Their relationship lasted for about a year before the couple parted ways in 2014. The former couple also appeared together in the popular music video Zaroori Tha, which remains one of their most loved on-screen collaborations. Gauahar married Zaid in 2020 After her breakup with Kushal Tandon, Gauahar Khan found love in choreographer and influencer Zaid Darbar. The couple tied the knot on December 25, 2020. They welcomed their first son, Zehaan, in May 2023, followed by their second son, Farwaan, in September 2025. Gauahar built a successful career in films and television Gauahar Khan began her career as a model and finished among the top contestants at Femina Miss India 2002, where she also won the Miss Talented title. She made her acting debut with Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year in 2009 and later appeared in films such as Ishaqzaade (2012) and Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017). Apart from films, she has also been a familiar face on television and reality shows. Zaid belongs to a well-known entertainment family Zaid Darbar is the son of renowned music composer Ismail Darbar. His siblings, Awez Darbar and Anam Darbar, are also well-known social media personalities and content creators.