Bigg BossMalayalam 6 witnessed a significant turn of events in its recent episode as contestantAbhishek Sreekumarfaced repercussions for his derogatory remarks against theLGBTQ community. HostMohanlaltook a firm stand against the statements, issuing a stern warning toAbhishekand addressing the issue head-on.During the episode, Mohanlal addressed the controversy surrounding Abhishek Sreekumar’s remarks, emphasizing that such statements are against the policy and ethos of the show.Drawing upon the wisdom of renowned writerVaikkom Muhammed Basheer, Mohanlal highlighted the importance of respecting every individual’s existence in the world.
Directly addressing Abhishek, Mohanlal conveyed that the show had received numerous complaints regarding the offensive nature of his comments. In response, Abhishek expressed regret for the unintended impact of his words, clarifying that his intention was not to offend but acknowledging that the choice of language was inappropriate.
As a consequence of his actions, Abhishek Sreekumar received a ‘Yellow Card,’ marking a significant disciplinary action within the Bigg Boss house. In addition to the warning, Mohanlal announced that Abhishek would be directly nominated for eviction in the following two weeks, effectively sidelining him from participating in the power team dynamics during this period.
The controversy stemmed from Abhishek Sreekumar’s remarks about fellow contestant Abhishek Jayadeep, a gay model, during a conversation in a recent episode. Abhishek Sreekumar’s characterization of Abhishek Jayadeep’s community as one that “does wrong to society” sparked outrage both inside and outside the Bigg Boss house, leading to widespread condemnation and calls for accountability.
