Addressing the dynamics of reality television controversies alongside husband Abhinav Shukla, Hina Khan, and Rocky Jaiswal, Rubina directly dismantled Asim's recurring claims that reality shows achieve high viewership solely because of his presence. Calling his impact mere "nuisance value," she revealed how his disrespectful interactions with the on-set creative crew and production team created persistent friction.
"Jis Thaali Mein Khata Hai...": Rubina Recalls On-Set IncidentsRecounting her firsthand experience working alongside Asim on the reality series where both served as mentors/gang leaders, Rubina did not mince words regarding his treatment of the behind-the-scenes team:
"He claimed that he was the TRP on the shows—that because of him Bigg Boss became such a hit, Khatron Ke Khiladi got hyped, and Battleground was successful because of him... Really? Jis thaali mein khata hain uss thaali mein thukta hain (He bites the hand that feeds him)."
She further detailed how the creative team was subjected to unprofessional outbursts: "The terrible way in which he used to speak to the creatives, it genuinely hurt me. The show on which I am working, I will always respect the team that makes it work in the first place. They are like my family. How can anyone question them and insult them repeatedly? Everyone used to try to make him understand... but where is he today?"
Pattern of Reality Show Controversies
Rubina’s comments highlight a recurring discussion surrounding Asim Riaz's reality television career:
The Stunt Show Fallout: During Khatron Ke Khiladi 14, Asim was famously asked to exit after a massive confrontation with host Rohit Shetty and fellow contestants, where he blamed the stunt-testing crew and labelled other participants "losers".
TRP Entitlement Discourse: Abhinav Shukla also chimed in during the conversation, noting that contestants who experience sudden overnight fame often struggle to process the psychological pressure, mistakenly confusing viral sensation with long-term professional credibility.
TRP Entitlement Discourse: Abhinav Shukla also chimed in during the conversation, noting that contestants who experience sudden overnight fame often struggle to process the psychological pressure, mistakenly confusing viral sensation with long-term professional credibility.
