A recent episode of the popular reality show Bigg Boss 19 witnessed a major confrontation that has set social media abuzz. The incident involved contestants Mridul Tiwari and Malti Chahar, whose disagreement over a household chore quickly escalated into a personal and heated exchange, raising questions about behavior and respect inside the house.
The Spark: A Dispute Over Household Duties
The tension began during a currency computation task. Housemates requested Malti Chahar to prepare dough so that food could be made later. However, Malti reportedly declined, stating the task required a lot of energy and that she would do it after the ongoing task. Other contestants urged her to do it immediately to avoid everyone staying hungry, but Malti stood firm on her decision.
The Confrontation: Mridul Addresses Abusive Language
Amid this backdrop, Mridul Tiwari approached Malti to address a separate but simmering issue. He calmly initiated a conversation about what he described as her repeated use of abusive language towards him. "Do you abuse normally like this?" Mridul asked her. He referenced a previous instance, saying, "Because yesterday also, when I spoke to you very normally, you said ‘tu Ch****a... hai kya?’ Do you usually use such words?"
Mridul explained that he had chosen not to retaliate in kind. He then politely yet firmly requested, "Please don’t abuse me like that. Because hereafter if you abuse me, main tujhe bhoot bana dunga. Yeh hatt watt mujhe mat boliyo."
Malti’s retort was, "Tu pagal hai kya?" (Are you crazy?). This prompted Mridul to respond, "Tere jaise pachaas pagal phaink dunga main yahan pe." The exchange drew the attention of fellow contestants, some of whom tried to intervene while others watched silently. Both parties appeared visibly agitated but stopped short of further escalation.
Aftermath and Divided Public Opinion
The incident has sparked widespread debate among the show's audience. Viewer opinions are split: some believe Mridul was justified in confronting Malti about her language, while others feel the situation could have been handled more privately and calmly by both sides.
Adding to the discourse, Mridul’s cousin brother publicly came to his support on social media. In an Instagram story, he praised Mridul's decent conduct and respect for women in the house. He wrote, "...jis tarah se wo mahilaon ki izzat karte hain, mujhe nahi lagta Bigg Boss ke ghar mein koi aur contestant itni izzat deta hoga." He criticized the abusive language used by the "wild card" contestant (Malti) and expressed hope that the weekend episode would address her need to improve her standards.
This confrontation has undeniably stirred new dynamics among the Bigg Boss 19 contestants. It has left the audience deeply divided on the core issues of fault, appropriate behavior, and the boundaries of conflict within the high-pressure environment of the Bigg Boss house.