Baseer Ali sparked viewer backlash after making insulting comments toward contestant Pranit More during Bigg Boss 19. The controversy erupted when Baseer interrupted an argument between Amaal Mallik and Pranit, telling Pranit to return to his village and attacking his character. Pranit earned audience praise for his dignified response and refusal to engage at the same level as his critics. Previous episodes showed Amaal physically provoking Pranit while making disparaging comparisons to animated characters, with Baseer choosing to support these actions rather than intervene constructively.