List of Biggest 'Bigg Boss OTT' Controversies
Here is a list of some of the biggest 'Bigg Boss OTT' controversies.
Over the years, the fandom of reality television series has continued to increase worldwide and hence, it is no surprise that there have been several such hit reality shows globally. India is also not very far behind when it comes to reality TV as the country has time and time again come up with several fan-favourite reality TV shows like 'Bigg Boss', 'MTV Roadies', and 'Splitsvilla'. However, it is fair to say that no show has been able to match the popularity of 'Bigg Boss' over the years.
'Bigg Boss' (TV) has now gone on for 17 seasons, and 'Bigg Boss OTT' (Digital) has now come up with its third edition, which is being hosted by Anil Kapoor.
Before getting into 'Bigg Boss OTT', let us tell you a little about 'Bigg Boss', and how the show started in India. 'Bigg Boss' is an Indian adaptation of the Dutch reality show 'Big Brother'. 'Bigg Boss' originally started in Hindi, and it has since been made in seven Indian languages, including Kannada, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi and Malayalam.
The first season of 'Bigg Boss' was launched in Hindi in 2006 through Sony TV. It was in 2013 that the reality TV show extended its presence in Kannada and Bengali. In 2017, the show then extended its presence in Tamil, and in 2018, 'Bigg Boss' was introduced in Marathi and Malayalam languages.
Talking about 'Bigg Boss' Hindi, the first season was hosted by actor Arshad Warsi, and the second season was hosted by actress Shilpa Shetty. The third edition of 'Bigg Boss' Hindi, which aired in 2009, was hosted by Amitabh Bachchan. However, it was the fourth edition that saw a great fillip for the show as Salman Khan came on board to host the show.
The fifth season was jointly hosted by Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt. However, the attempt lasted just one season. Ever since then, it has been Salman Khan who has hosted the show, and it is fair to say that he has made the show his very own with his entertaining hosting style. Over the years, several international stars have also appeared in 'Bigg Boss'.
Apart from its TV version, ‘Bigg Boss’ Hindi has also been launched in the OTT space. The first season of ‘Bigg Boss OTT’ was hosted by Karan Johar. Meanwhile, Salman Khan replaced Karan Johar as the host for ‘Bigg Boss OTT 2’, which premiered in June 2023.
Now coming to 'Bigg Boss OTT', the digital series is a spin-off of the popular Indian reality TV show, 'Bigg Boss'. The reality TV series premiered in August 2021 on the streaming platform Voot. This digital-only version was created to engage viewers with its unfiltered and uncensored content, promising an intense and dramatic experience.
The concept, which is similar to its television counterpart, adds interactive elements, allowing the audience to influence the game in real time. However, the heightened drama and raw content also led to several controversies that garnered significant attention.
The first edition which was hosted by Karan Johar, was eventually won by Divya Agarwal, while the second edition hosted by Salman Khan, was won by YouTuber Elvish Yadav. 'Bigg Boss OTT 2' turned out to be a huge success, and the show's popularity led the makers to come up with 'Bigg Boss OTT 3'.
'Bigg Boss' and controversies go hand-in-hand, and as the 'Bigg Boss OTT 3' has started, we have decided to come up with a list of some of the biggest talking points from the previous two editions of 'Bigg Boss OTT' .
So without further ado, the list is as follows:
'Bigg Boss OTT'
Zeeshan Khan's Violent Outburst
One of the most significant controversies of 'Bigg Boss OTT' involved contestant Zeeshan Khan, who was ejected from the house for violent behavior. The incident occurred during a task that led to a physical altercation between Zeeshan and fellow contestants Pratik Sehajpal and Nishant Bhat. The intensity of the fight and the subsequent decision to remove Zeeshan highlighted the show's zero-tolerance policy towards physical violence.
Neha Bhasin and Pratik Sehajpal's Close Bond
The growing closeness between singer Neha Bhasin and Pratik Sehajpal became a hot topic among viewers and within the house. Their affectionate behavior, including cuddling and sharing intimate conversations, was criticised by some as inappropriate, given that Neha was married.
Ridhima Pandit's Exit
Ridhima Pandit's unexpected eviction early in the season was met with surprise and allegations of unfair treatment. Fans and some contestants felt that her exit was orchestrated, sparking discussions about the transparency and fairness of the voting process. Allegations of favoritism and manipulation by the producers were also debated a lot among the viewers.
Divya Agarwal's confrontations with Karan Johar
Divya Agarwal, the eventual winner of 'Bigg Boss OTT', frequently found herself at the center of controversies. Her confrontations with host Karan Johar during the 'Sunday Ka Vaar' episodes, where the filmmaker criticised her behavior and decisions, were particularly debated. Divya's outspoken nature and her strategic gameplay often led to clashes with other contestants.
'Bigg Boss OTT 2'
Akanksha Puri's 30-second kiss with Jad Hadid
Akanksha Puri and Jad Hadid locked lips during a task on the show. During a task, Jad and Akansha were dared to share a lip lock. Avinash Sachdeva made the announcement as the teams discussed how long the kiss should be. It was then decided that the kiss should be 30 seconds long. Akanksha and Jad were seen sharing a steamy kiss. Akanksha and Jad smiled throughout the kiss as those around him cheered and hooted. However, Pooja Bhatt looked a little uncomfortable and even asked Akanksha and Jad to “stop it” after the task was over.
Salman Khan accused of holding cigarette while hosting 'Weekend Ka Vaar' episode
The internet was set ablaze when a picture of Salman Khan holding a cigarette in his hand, went viral on social media. A Reddit user named BollyBlindsNGossip shared a photo of Salman Khan smoking during the episode and wrote: "Salman smoking on national television.” Upon zooming in, on the viral picture, it can be seen that the cigarette was lit.
Mahesh Bhatt kissing Manisha Rani's hands outrages fans
During the Family Week on 'Bigg Boss OTT 2', Mahesh Bhatt entered the house to show his support for his daughter Pooja Bhatt. It was then that Mahesh Bhatt's conversation with Manisha did not please the internet one bit, as he was seen kissing her hands. In videos posted online, Mahesh Bhatt can be seen entering the house, and it is then that Manisha Rani bends down to touch the veteran director's feet. However, he stops her midway and touches her feet instead. Then, Mahesh Bhatt holds the head of Manisha Rani with both his hands, and the contestant is seen getting a little bit uncomfortable.
Pooja Bhatt accused of using mobile phone inside 'Bigg Boss' house
Ahead of the grand finale of 'Bigg Boss OTT 2', eagle-eyed fans managed to spot a mobile phone next to Pooja Bhatt on the live feed of the show on JioCinema. A screenshot from the show went viral in which a mobile was seen placed on the sofa as Pooja Bhatt talked to Bebika Dhurve. As soon as the screenshot went viral, fans started debating whether the show was scripted.
Manisha Rani and Bebika Dhurve involved in a physical altercation
During one task, Bebika Dhurve and Manisha Rani got into a verbal spat and quickly, the duo got involved in a physical altercation. During the task, Manisha Rani told Bebika Dhurve, "Besharam, batameez, ghatiya ladki. Ladki ke naam pe kalank ho. Ungli dur rakho. Wo kitni gandi hai, wo kitni ghatiya hai, poori duniya ko pata chal raha hai. Chudail or bhoot log bhi isko dekh ke bolenge ki baap re, yeh toh humara record bhi tod dia hai." Bebika Dhurve then retaliated by commenting on the character of Manisha Rani.
Bebika Dhurve discusses Manisha Rani's periods on national television
Fans were riled up after a video showcased Bebika Dhurve discussing Manisha Rani's periods on national television. Bebika Dhurve was seen interacting with Jiya Shankar and Falaq Naaz, and it was then that she spoke about how Manisha joined Abhishek Malhan and Aashika Bhatia inside the pool. Bebika Dhurve pointed out that since Manisha Rani was menstruating and this is why she should not have entered the pool.
Salman Khan makes Elvish Yadav cry as he bashes his language
During the 'Weekend Ka Vaar' episode, Salman Khan pulled up Elvish Yadav for his angry rant against Bebika Dhurve. During one of the previous episodes, Elvish Yadav had used offensive language for Bebika Dhurve while speaking with Manisha Rani and Abhishek Malhan. Salman then showed the contestants the clip of Elvish talking disrespectfully about Bebika. "Jo aapko join karte hai, wo Rs 1000 deke join karte hai aapko? Free me karte hai na? To yeh aapki fan army hai, to ek kaam karlo agar yeh aapke liye jaan de denge na, to unhe bolna ki jaan mat dena, Rs 500 deke mujhe follow karlo. Mujhe dekhna hai ki kitne loyalist hai aapke. Kya lagta hai kitne log aayenge," said Salman.
"Jiss army ki aap baat kar rahe ho, wo army nahi hai bhai. Aapki jankari ke liye ek baat batau aapko, ye jo army hoti hai na, social media pe nahi, border pe protect karti hai sabko," he added.
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