Former Bigg Boss 13 contestants Asim Riaz and Himanshi Khurana are once again making headlines as old issues from their relationship have come back into the spotlight. The two met during their time on the reality show and later began dating. Their relationship continued for around four years before they announced their separation in December 2023. At the time, religious differences were among the issues discussed around their breakup.
Recently, Himanshi spoke about her past relationship and shared her feelings about the situation. Her comments once again brought attention to the differences that had reportedly affected their relationship. She described feeling conflicted about her former partner’s expectations and the question of whether she should embrace his faith.
Following the discussion, Asim took to social media on August 23, 2026, to share his side of the story. The actor and model strongly denied that he had ever asked Himanshi to change her religion. He also appeared to express disappointment over the sensitive subject being discussed publicly and urged people not to use religion as a way to gain attention.
Asim’s response also focused on the support he had given Himanshi during their relationship. He defended his efforts to encourage her fitness and career and appeared to make it clear that his intentions had been about supporting her personal and professional growth. His statement came as online reactions to the former couple’s relationship remained divided.
Asim and Himanshi became one of the most talked about couples connected to Bigg Boss 13. Their relationship received considerable attention after Himanshi entered the show as a contestant and Asim openly expressed his feelings for her. After the show, the two continued their relationship outside the Bigg Boss house and frequently appeared together on social media.
However, their relationship eventually came to an end in December 2023. The couple confirmed their separation and asked people to respect their privacy. Since then, both have largely moved forward with their individual careers, although their past relationship continues to attract public attention whenever either of them discusses that period of their lives.
Asim’s latest statement has once again sparked discussion among fans. While some praised him for directly addressing the matter, others felt that issues related to a former relationship should remain private. The latest exchange has also led fans to revisit the couple’s journey from Bigg Boss 13 to their eventual breakup.
For now, Asim has made his position clear by denying that he ever asked Himanshi to change her religion and by asking people to avoid turning a personal and sensitive matter into a public controversy. Whether Himanshi responds to his latest statement remains to be seen.
