‘Kushal is a very good person’:Gauahar Khan told husband Zaid about her ex before show ‘Alliance’; had relationship with Bigg Boss contestant

Gauahar Khan has unexpectedly found herself back in the headlines, not because she's on screen, but this time about her husband, Zaid Darbar, who is sharing screen with her ex-boyfriend, Kushal Tandon, on Prime Video's reality show Alliance. The trio's past relationship has become one of the biggest talking points of the show, especially after Kushal made a remark referencing Gauahar, triggering backlash on social media. Amid the controversy, Zaid revealed that before entering the show, Gauahar had told him only one thing about Kushal: that he was "a very good person,” He said he trusted his wife completely. Kushal’s remark ‘Tujhe saari meri cheezein pasand aati hai’ After Kushal Tandon's controversial remark on Alliance, "Tujhe saari meri cheezein pasand aati hai," which many viewers interpreted as an indirect reference to his former relationship with Gauahar Khan, social media criticised both Kushal and Zaid Darbar, who laughed off the comment. Gauahar came out strongly in support of her husband, praising him for handling the situation with maturity. She called Zaid's performance on the show "killer" with "0 insecurities" and shared a message saying, "The more secure you are, the less you take offense." She also wrote further, "Not everything needs a knee-jerk reaction. Only the wise know to do better. Proud of you, Zaid Darbar." How did Gauahar Khan and Zaid Darbar fall in love? Gauahar Khan met choreographer and content creator Zaid Darbar in 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown. They reportedly interacted first through social media before they started talking regularly. Despite an age gap of around 12 years, the two quickly grew close and made their relationship public. Parents of two sons, Zehaan and Farwaan They welcomed their first son, Zehaan, in May 2023 and became parents for the second time in 2025, welcoming Farwaan. Gauahar often shares glimpses of their family life on social media and has described motherhood as the most fulfilling phase of her life. Gauahar Khan and Kushal Tandon's love story began on Bigg Boss Long before marrying Zaid, Gauahar was in a relationship with actor Kushal Tandon. She met him on Bigg Boss 7 in 2013, where the two fell in love during the reality show. Their chemistry became one of the season's highlights. That same season also changed Gauahar's career. She emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss 7, defeating Tanishaa Mukerji in the finale. The victory made her one of television's most popular reality stars. After the show, Gauahar and Kushal continued dating publicly, frequently appearing together at events and television shows. Fans expected that they would get married, but eventually they broke up. Why did they break up? However, the relationship ended in 2014 after about a year together. While neither of them revealed every detail behind the split, both hinted that differences in compatibility and personal priorities led to the breakup. Reports at the time suggested disagreements over marriage and lifestyle choices had strained the relationship. Kushal had also said in interviews that relationships require equal effort from both partners. Gauahar, meanwhile, chose not to discuss the breakup in detail and moved on with her life and career. Despite ending on a difficult note, both have maintained respectful public distance over the years. Their first on-screen reunion through Alliance has therefore attracted significant attention. From reality star to actress and mother After Bigg Boss, Gauahar continued working across films, web series and television. She appeared in projects such as Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year, Ishaqzaade, Fever, 14 Phere and web series including Tandav. She also participated in reality shows like Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi and hosted several television programs. Today, she balances acting with family life and frequently speaks about motherhood, parenting and work-life balance while remaining active on social media. Gauahar Khan's major controversies Gauahar's career has also seen several controversies: Why Zaid Darbar and Kushal Tandon are making headlines? The unusual dynamic between Zaid and Kushal has become one of Alliance's biggest talking points. On the show, Kushal openly acknowledged their shared history by saying he was once in love with the woman Zaid is now married to. Zaid responded maturely, saying that only people with life experience could understand such situations and that they were cordial because enough time had passed. Zaid Darbar is a choreographer, content creator, and social media influencer. He rose to fame through his dance videos and digital content before expanding into music videos and acting. He is also the son of veteran music composer Ismail Darbar. His brother Awez Darbar is also a content creator and has participated in Bigg Boss recent season.