Himanshi Khurana hits back at ex Asim Riaz, says she ‘suffered violence’

Punjabi actor and singer Himanshi Khurana has hit back at former boyfriend and Bigg Boss 13 contestant Asim Riaz, making serious allegations about her experiences during their relationship and saying she would not remain silent when she felt disrespected.

The former couple, whose relationship began after they met on Bigg Boss 13, parted ways in 2023 after several years together. Their breakup has periodically returned to the spotlight, but the latest exchange has brought their personal differences back into public view.

Khurana's response came after remarks by Riaz during a recent interaction in which he spoke about their past relationship. She objected to the manner in which the subject was discussed and subsequently issued a detailed statement presenting her side of events.

She said she had experienced considerable emotional distress and alleged that she had also suffered violence, adding that she had previously chosen not to discuss the details publicly.

‘Silence should not be mistaken for weakness’

Khurana said her decision to remain quiet after the breakup should not be interpreted as an inability to respond. She maintained that she had avoided publicly discussing the relationship out of respect for what the two had once shared.

However, she said she could not remain silent when she felt her dignity was being challenged.

The singer also rejected the idea that she had sought publicity from the relationship or its breakdown. She argued that she had an established career before appearing on Bigg Boss and did not need to use her personal life to remain relevant.

Khurana further indicated that there were aspects of the relationship she had deliberately kept private and suggested that she could reveal more if she continued to be publicly targeted.

Her comments quickly attracted attention on social media, where followers of both celebrities weighed in on the dispute.

Relationship began on ‘Bigg Boss 13’

Khurana and Riaz became one of the most talked-about couples associated with Bigg Boss 13. Riaz openly expressed his feelings for Khurana during the reality show, and the two subsequently began a relationship that continued after the programme ended.

They appeared together in music videos and frequently shared glimpses of their relationship with followers, developing a substantial fan base as a couple.

In December 2023, however, Khurana announced that they had separated. At the time, she said they had decided to move on because of differences in their religious beliefs, while requesting privacy and respect from fans.

The breakup prompted considerable speculation, but both largely avoided publicly detailing what had happened between them.

Old relationship returns to spotlight

The latest exchange has changed that dynamic, with Khurana speaking more forcefully about her experience and pushing back against comments she believes presented an incomplete picture of their relationship.

Her allegation of having experienced violence is particularly serious, although she did not publicly provide detailed evidence or elaborate on the specific circumstances in the remarks reported.

Riaz, meanwhile, has previously spoken about the relationship and breakup from his perspective, keeping public interest in the former couple alive even years after their separation.

Khurana's latest statement makes clear that she wants her decision to remain silent in the past to be viewed as a personal choice rather than an acceptance of any narrative about the relationship.

The renewed dispute has once again demonstrated how celebrity relationships formed in the intense glare of reality television can continue to attract scrutiny long after they end, with private disagreements frequently resurfacing through interviews and social media.