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Kunickaa Sadanand slams Tanya Mittal fans comparing her son Ayaan with singer Kumar Sanu: "Not letting this gutter mouth get away"

Former actress and Bigg Boss 19 contestant Kunickaa Sadanand hits back at trolls after an AI-generated post compared her son with singer Kumar Sanu, sparking an online controversy.

February 10, 2026 / 18:49 IST
The issue began after a social media user on X shared an AI-generated image featuring Kumar Sanu alongside Kunickaa’s son, drawing similarities between their physical appearances.
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  • Kunickaa Sadanand condemned trolls for dragging her son into online arguments
  • She stressed respecting personality rights and warned against personal attacks
  • Kunickaa clarified her issue is with fandoms, not Tanya Mittal personally

Former actress Kunickaa Sadanand, who was recently seen in Bigg Boss 19, has strongly reacted to online trolls after personal remarks were made involving her family. The controversy escalated when some social media users compared her son, Ayaan, to legendary singer Kumar Sanu, triggering a heated exchange online.

The issue began after a social media user on X shared an AI-generated image featuring Kumar Sanu alongside Kunickaa’s son, drawing similarities between their physical appearances. This post quickly caught attention and sparked an argument between Kunickaa and fans of her fellow Bigg Boss 19 contestant, Tanya Mittal.

The post carried a controversial caption that read, “Hey, um, how do I say this? We all have witnessed it. We’ve seen Kunickaa, we’ve heard her, okay? We’ve literally watched her talking to #TanyaMittal about her relationship with Kumar Sanu—about how his married home was broken and all that. But I think she forgot one very, very, very important detail. @Kunickaa tabhi sach batana tha na, babu.”

Reacting strongly to the comparison, Kunickaa condemned the post and responded publicly on X. She stressed the importance of respecting “personality rights” and warned against dragging her family into online arguments or fandom-led attacks.

In her post, Kunickaa wrote, "Ok now this is getting out of hand. Involving my family members and another person who has 'Personality Rights'. I’m not letting this gutter mouth get away. Madam Chaturvedi, wait and watch, and finally i ask @itanyamittal and her fandoms is this really what makes you all happy."

Kunickaa has repeatedly clarified that her disagreement is not with Tanya Mittal personally, but with a section of fans who have been instigating the situation and making personal attacks involving her family.

Also read: Bigg Boss 19 contestant Kunickaa Sadanand's controversies, family life and more

In a recent statement, she further reiterated that online debates and fandom rivalries should not cross personal boundaries, especially when family members are dragged into the conversation.

For those unaware, Kunickaa Sadanand and Tanya Mittal shared a close bond during the initial phase of Bigg Boss 19. However, as the season progressed, differences emerged between the two, leading to a fallout. By the end of the season, the two managed to resolve their issues and patch things up.

M Snehanjali
M Snehanjali is a Sub Editor and journalist with over two years of experience covering general news and entertainment in digital newsroom.
first published: Feb 10, 2026 06:48 pm

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