Salman Khan, the host, brought the Bigg Boss 19 house to a new level of tension. He addressed an important issue that had already set contestants and viewers against each other. During the last weekend’s episode, Salman had a face-off with the old-timer and actress Kunickaa Sadanand about her insensitive words regarding fellow contestant Malti Chahar. This moment has been the talk of the town with discussions about responsibility and respect.
It was in the family week that the situation arose when Deepak Chahar, the cricketer and Malti’s brother, publicly scolded Kunickaa for making an offensive remark about Malti’s sexuality on a national TV show. On a phone call with Tanya Mittal, Kunickaa called Malti a ‘lesbian,’ which greatly hurt Malti and opened a broad discussion of the respect of individual rights and respect.
Salman Khan, who is famous for his strict persona on the Weekend Ka Vaar, did not hesitate to show his low spirits to the audience; he was deeply upset. Kunickaa was the one to be blamed as Salman threw at her these words- “Kunickaa, in some matters you seemed very insensitive,” the effect of her words was in the limelight and he even gave an example of it in lieu of Malti. Moreover, he kept on insisting that such comments should not be made just like that by giving one’s opinion but rather with humanity and understanding.
On the other hand, Kunickaa from her end tried to clear the air and say that her statement was not harsh at all. However, Salman quickly cut her off and told her to keep quiet and just listen: “Aap beech mein tokengi nahi, chup chaap sunengi,” according to him, the reasons are the real problem rather than the comment itself. Thus, the whole episode became the perfect time to enlighten others that the world is light yet deeply bounded with the tongue-inflicted suffering especially in the environment of a show rock-stardom such as Bigg Boss.
Although Kunickaa was very quick to defend herself at first, she eventuallly gave an apology to both Malti and her brother Deepak while emphasizing that she does not have any signs of homophobic behavior but she actually has some lesbian friends. Nevertheless, Malti firmly and strictly refused to be labeled by others without her consent claiming that she doesn’t feel and is not a lesbian and urging Kunickaa to stop using the term.
The incident points to a much bigger picture that ranges from personal identity matters to the significance of agreeing to and or being okay with how other people choose to define themselves. A very basic idea that can be quite difficult to explain in simple words is becoming very clear, i.e. it is vital to be very careful about public figures’ behaviors and interactions if they are to be seen as role models considering the current trend of openness in individuals’ declarations of sexual orientation.
This is not the first time Bigg Boss 19 has featured contestants having serious arguments about controversial issues. In one of the previous episodes which were hosted by Rohit Shetty, the contestants were reminded of their duties to each other and the audience as well. Rohit pointed out that the preposterous comments said inside the house are being transmitted to million viewers and can lead to very serious issues.
As Bigg Boss 19 is now very close to its finale, the sources say it is going to be on air on December 7th, the ability of the show to highlight real-world issues through conversations is still going strong. The stage has set to be a replica of the society where the topics of responsibility and respect are the main theme which is developing and revealing itself in the middle of the entertainment.
To sum up, Salman Khan played the role of a mediator and his presence was a clear indication of the influence that he exercises in the reality television sector and the contestants should be very cautious in relation to this power. Also, the audience is watching the show and learning at the same time as the characters perform, and the lessons of compassion and comprehension of the human kind are provided for them.
In the ultimate analysis, Bigg Boss 19 would be the very best medium through which the entertainment, with its reality TV attached to it, is presented. Part of the sad emotions and connecting people to real-life, this season will definitely not fail to remember and always think if it ends.
