Himanshi Khurana claims CCTV proof in Asim Riaz conversion row
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
Actress Himanshi Khurana on Monday, 25 August fired back at her former boyfriend Asim Riaz, claiming she holds concrete evidence — including CCTV footage and audio recordings — related to a 'conversion-related matter' and alleged violence she says she suffered. The statement, posted on her social media account, marks a sharp escalation in the public dispute between the two former Bigg Boss 13 contestants.
What Himanshi Said
In her post, Khurana was careful to clarify the boundaries of her earlier disclosures. 'I never said 'forceful conversion' was there. People and media set that narrative,' she wrote, distancing herself from the framing that had dominated coverage of her remarks.
She added that she had chosen to speak up after her health struggles were publicly mocked. 'When my health is mocked and my struggles are questioned, I believe it is time to draw a line,' she said, before referencing what she described as an early morning incident on 27 November 2023. 'I am prepared to share the facts and evidence (CCTV footages, recordings.. hope you remember that early morning of 27.11.23) surrounding the conversion-related matter and yes the violence I suffered.'
The Challenge to Asim Riaz
Khurana's statement contained a pointed challenge to Riaz. 'If you want to play the 'proof' game, then let's play it honestly — with facts, accountability, and the complete truth,' she wrote. She also alleged that people from 'different production houses and channels' had previously shielded Riaz, adding, 'I am not like them now.'
She maintained that she had 'always been respectful and mindful' while sharing her personal journey publicly — whether about her Bigg Boss experience, her spiritual journey, or her health — and said she expects the same respect in return.
Asim Riaz's Earlier Denial
The dispute flared after Khurana spoke about religious differences in her past relationship during a podcast with Paras Chhabra. Riaz responded with a categorical denial: 'I never asked anyone to change their religion. Not once.' He also criticised what he called the weaponisation of religion in the controversy.
Background and Context
Khurana and Riaz met during Bigg Boss 13 and were in a relationship for several years before announcing their separation in 2023. The current dispute is the most public and acrimonious phase of their post-breakup interactions. Notably, the controversy has drawn wider attention to how celebrity relationships — particularly those involving religious or cultural differences — are narrated and contested in the public domain. Khurana's invocation of specific dates, CCTV references, and recordings suggests the dispute could move beyond social media into formal channels, though no legal action has been confirmed as of this report.