Elvish Yadav, the winner of Bigg Boss OTT 2, has found himself in hot water once again, this time for making controversial remarks about Bigg Boss 18 finalist Chum Darang. The comments, made during a recent podcast appearance, have gone viral and triggered a heated debate on social media.
In the viral video, Elvish is seen chatting with Bigg Boss 18 runner-up Rajat Dalal. The two are discussing various contestants from the show, and Elvish, who has been a staunch supporter of Rajat throughout the season, makes an inappropriate comment about Chum Darang. He says, “Karan Veer ko pakka COVID tha kyunki Chum kisko pasand aati hai bhai, itna taste kiska kharab hota hai! Aur Chum ke toh naam mein hi ashleelta hai… Naam Chum aur kaam Gangubai Kathiawadi mein kiya hai.” (Translation: Karan Veer definitely had COVID because who even likes Chum, bro? Whose taste is that bad? And even Chum’s name itself sounds so inappropriate… Her name is Chum, and she has worked in Gangubai Kathiawadi.)
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The comments, which many have found distasteful, quickly went viral and attracted widespread criticism. Several social media users condemned Elvish for his remarks, accusing him of disrespecting Chum and making an inappropriate reference to the film Gangubai Kathiawadi, in which the character of Gangubai is portrayed as a sex worker. The film, released in 2022 and directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, stars Alia Bhatt in the titular role and sheds light on the lives of sex workers in Mumbai’s red-light district.
One social media user responded, “This is what happens when you give gundas a platform.” Another commented, “Elvish being the duffer he is. Shamefully pathetic it is.” Several others expressed their displeasure, with one user writing, “I dislike this guy so much,” while another stated, “I feel like puking when I hear this man speaking.”
Throughout Bigg Boss 18, Chum Darang and Karan Veer Mehra shared an adorable bond, often supporting each other in the house. Karan Veer Mehra went on to win the season’s trophy, while Chum secured a spot among the top finalists. Both had previously expressed intentions to discuss their connection after the show ended.
As the controversy surrounding Elvish’s comments continues to grow, many are questioning the impact of such remarks on the public discourse, particularly when coming from a prominent figure with a large following.