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Arjun Bijlani Slams Trolls Over Samarth Jurel-Jannat Zubair Clip
2 Apr
Summary
- A video showing Samarth Jurel teasing Jannat Zubair went viral.
- Netizens criticized the show for promoting a forced love angle.
- Arjun Bijlani defended Samarth, calling him a good soul.

Laughter Chefs, a popular show known for its blend of comedy and cooking, recently faced online criticism. A clip from an Eid special episode, showing contestant Samarth Jurel teasing co-star Jannat Zubair, went viral on social media. This led to backlash from some viewers who accused the show's makers of promoting a "forced love angle" between Jurel and Zubair.
The viral video depicted Jurel playfully teasing Zubair, who appeared visibly uncomfortable in the moment, fueling the online debate. Many netizens voiced their disapproval of Jurel's behavior and criticized the show's direction.
However, actor Arjun Bijlani has publicly defended Samarth Jurel against the online criticism. Bijlani stated that Jurel and Zubair are good friends and that Zubair is comfortable around him. He urged fans not to malign Jurel's image, describing him as a good soul and encouraging continued viewership of the show.
Samarth Jurel also addressed the trolling, expressing that he does not take such social media chatter seriously. He mentioned that he, along with other team members, chose to ignore the controversy as they felt it lacked substance. The show has successfully completed three seasons without major controversies prior to this incident.