Zaid Darbar admits he was nervous before meeting Gauahar Khan's ex Kushal
Zaid Darbar admits he was anxious before coming face-to-face with wife Gauahar Khan's former boyfriend Kushal Tandon on Alliance. Here's what happened when the two finally met.
The premiere episode of Alliance delivered its share of drama, but one moment stood out even before the game truly began. Zaid Darbar admitted he was anxious about meeting actor Kushal Tandon, who previously dated his wife, Gauahar Khan, as the two came face-to-face on television for the first time.
Ahead of Kushal's entry into the Alliance house, Zaid opened up about his nerves, admitting he kept wondering how the meeting would unfold and how everyone around them would react. While fellow contestant Daisy Shah expected "fireworks", the much-anticipated interaction turned out to be calm and respectful, quickly becoming one of the most talked-about moments from the premiere.
What happened when Zaid and Kushal finally met?
As Kushal entered the house, the two greeted each other politely, putting any speculation of an awkward confrontation to rest. Acknowledging the situation, Kushal said, "Zaid is a very gentle boy, but I understand his emotions."
Zaid married Gauahar Khan in December 2020, and the couple have often shared glimpses of their family life on social media. Gauahar and Kushal had dated for several years before ending their relationship in 2016.
What other drama unfolded in the premiere?
Beyond the headline-making reunion, the first episode featured emotional confrontations and strategic twists. A disagreement in the kitchen between Mini Mathur and Sabby Suri left Sabby in tears. Later, after the Hunters finished at the bottom of the leaderboard, the alliance was forced to nominate one of its own members, eventually choosing Sabby following a discussion led by Riva Kishan.
The opening task also sparked tension when Vanshaj Singh questioned Kushal over his team's strategy. Kushal's reluctance to reveal his plans led to a heated exchange after he addressed Vanshaj as "beta", prompting the influencer to respond with "babu" — a remark that did not go down well with the actor.
How did the episode end?
Kushal later attempted to resolve the disagreement by taking Vanshaj aside for a private conversation, encouraging him to stay focused on the competition. The two ended their discussion with a hug, although the truce appeared short-lived after Vanshaj later claimed he would "destroy" Kushal's alliance from within if he ever joined it.
The final challenge tested observation rather than physical strength, with contestants attempting to identify bluff players secretly planted by rival alliances. Hosted by Kunal Kemmu, Alliance follows 16 celebrities competing in physical tasks while navigating trust, strategy and shifting alliances in a high-stakes social game.
The premiere episode of Alliance delivered its share of drama, but one moment stood out even before the game truly began. Zaid Darbar admitted he was anxious about meeting actor Kushal Tandon, who previously dated his wife, Gauahar Khan, as the two came face-to-face on television for the first time.
Ahead of Kushal's entry into the Alliance house, Zaid opened up about his nerves, admitting he kept wondering how the meeting would unfold and how everyone around them would react. While fellow contestant Daisy Shah expected "fireworks", the much-anticipated interaction turned out to be calm and respectful, quickly becoming one of the most talked-about moments from the premiere.
What happened when Zaid and Kushal finally met?
As Kushal entered the house, the two greeted each other politely, putting any speculation of an awkward confrontation to rest. Acknowledging the situation, Kushal said, "Zaid is a very gentle boy, but I understand his emotions."
Zaid married Gauahar Khan in December 2020, and the couple have often shared glimpses of their family life on social media. Gauahar and Kushal had dated for several years before ending their relationship in 2016.
What other drama unfolded in the premiere?
Beyond the headline-making reunion, the first episode featured emotional confrontations and strategic twists. A disagreement in the kitchen between Mini Mathur and Sabby Suri left Sabby in tears. Later, after the Hunters finished at the bottom of the leaderboard, the alliance was forced to nominate one of its own members, eventually choosing Sabby following a discussion led by Riva Kishan.
The opening task also sparked tension when Vanshaj Singh questioned Kushal over his team's strategy. Kushal's reluctance to reveal his plans led to a heated exchange after he addressed Vanshaj as "beta", prompting the influencer to respond with "babu" — a remark that did not go down well with the actor.
How did the episode end?
Kushal later attempted to resolve the disagreement by taking Vanshaj aside for a private conversation, encouraging him to stay focused on the competition. The two ended their discussion with a hug, although the truce appeared short-lived after Vanshaj later claimed he would "destroy" Kushal's alliance from within if he ever joined it.
The final challenge tested observation rather than physical strength, with contestants attempting to identify bluff players secretly planted by rival alliances. Hosted by Kunal Kemmu, Alliance follows 16 celebrities competing in physical tasks while navigating trust, strategy and shifting alliances in a high-stakes social game.
