Following the episode, social media erupted with support for Gaurav and applause for Salman’s fairness, as hashtags like #SalmanKhan, #GauravKhanna, and #FarhanaBhatt trended on X. Farhana’s earlier remark, “Tu aurat hai,” was also widely condemned as sexist and disrespectful.
Farhana attempted to justify her actions, but Salman interrupted her, firmly stating that nothing could excuse the kind of language she had used. Mridul, who had remained silent for most of the confrontation, appeared emotional as Salman defended him. The incident turned out to be a major turning point in the show, with Mridul — already favoured by the audience — gaining even more sympathy and support following Salman’s public backing.