The drama inside Bigg Boss OTT 3 escalated significantly after a physical altercation between Armaan Malik and Vishal Pandey. The incident occurred when Armaan slapped Vishal for complimenting his wife, Kritika Malik. This act of violence has stirred mixed reactions from fans and celebrities. Vishal’s family, especially his sister Neha Pandey, has now demanded a public apology from Armaan and his eviction from the show.
Neha Pandey took to Instagram to express her support for her brother, stating, “I firmly believe my brother has done nothing wrong. He did not humiliate anyone, nor did he say anything inappropriate or have any ill intentions behind his comment. His genuine compliment was unfortunately misunderstood by Payal (Malik) and Arman. As a family, we stand by him wholeheartedly. We trust him and know his character well. Every woman feels safe around him, and we see that Vishal has our full support. With his pure heart and intentions, it’s clear that Arman does not deserve to stay on the show. He owes my brother a public apology, and Bigg Boss should take strict action by removing him from the show. Let’s come together and support Vishal.” She captioned her post as, “Justice for Vishal Pandey and Vishalians.”
Vishal’s parents also echoed Neha’s sentiments, demanding Armaan’s eviction. They said, “Please Bigg Boss, mujhe aapse nivedan hai ki uss insaan ko ghar se bahaar nikalo jo mere bachche pe haath uthaya. Aaj tak hum logo ne uspe haath nahi uthaya, itna pyaar se humne paala hai usko. Yeh sochke nahi bheja tha Bigg Boss main ki koi uspe haath uthayega (I request Bigg Boss to evict that man from the show. We have raised our child with a lot of love and have never hit him. We didn’t send him on the show thinking that someone would hit him).”
Celebrity Reactions and Social Media Uproar
The slap incident has not only enraged Vishal’s family but also sparked a social media uproar. Former Bigg Boss contestants and other celebrities have weighed in on the controversy. While Gauahar Khan, Rakhi Sawant, and Bebika Dhurve backed Vishal, Urfi Javed defended Armaan.
Kushal Tandon, who was evicted from Bigg Boss 7 for a similar act of violence, also criticized the show’s makers for not taking action against Armaan. He expressed his dismay on Twitter, saying, “This is so weird, Bigg Boss OTT is going to dogs already. But seriously makers, a slap is allowed? And you are now allowed to call someone sundar if she is married? Ye kaunsa jurm hai boss? That ah* who slapped should be out or else, everyone should slap everyone.”
Armaan Malik-Vishal Pandey Slap Controversy
The controversy started when former Bigg Boss OTT 3 contestant Payal Malik revealed that Vishal admitted he likes Kritika. Payal, along with Kritika, is Armaan’s wife. She informed Vishal in front of show host Anil Kapoor that he must respect Kritika as she is someone’s wife and mother. Despite Vishal’s attempts to clarify that he meant no harm, Payal later posted a video clip showing Vishal joking with Lovekesh Kataria, calling Armaan “Bhagyashaali Bhaiya” (Lucky brother) while pointing at Kritika working out.
The incident has divided fans and participants alike, highlighting the intense and often controversial nature of Bigg Boss OTT 3.