Bigg Boss 18 has started on a good note. Going by social media reactions, some contestants have already got audiences on their side. Karan Veer Mehra, Avinash Mishra, Alice Kaushik, Rajat Dalal and of course Vivian Dsena. On the premiere night of Bigg Boss 18, Shehzada Dhami spoke about how he was thrown out of his previous show, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. He said that the director yelled at him in front of the whole unit. Shehzada Dhami said he was threatened that he would be thrown out of the industry and what not. ‘Bigg Boss 18’ Contestants Vivian Dsena and Alice Kaushik Revealed As Top Two Finalists of Salman Khan-Hosted Reality Show!.

Now, a video is being shared where Shehzada Dhami, Avinash Mishra are talking about Chum Darang's name. As we know, the Badhaai Do actress is from the state of Arunachal Pradesh. She is from the Adi tribe. In an interview, she said throughout her life she has heard people call her 'Mom' and 'Chow Chow' but she did not bother. But when people began to refer to her people as 'corona' during the pandemic, it was extremely hurtful. ‘Bigg Boss 18’: Muskan Bamne Calls the Show a ‘Huge Opportunity’ After Leaving ‘Anupamaa’.

Netizens did not find this graceful on part of Shehzada Dhami. Take a look at some of the reactions...

Racist!

Very Wrong

Mr. Shahi Was Right?

Disrespectful

We can see that people are just not amused here. With growing awareness on social media about cultural diversity and inclusivity what was funny before is not seen as amusing any more. Bigg Boss 18 is coming on Colors from 9pm and is there on JioCinema too.

 

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