Actress Sherleen Dutt, soon to be seen in upcoming films, has strongly criticized the participation of Bigg Boss OTT 3 contestants Armaan Malik and his wives Kritika and Payal. Her condemnation comes just days after actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee expressed similar sentiments on social media.
Sherleen voiced her disapproval, stating, “Devoleena already shared about Armaan and his two wives on Bigg Boss OTT, and I completely agree with her. After enduring so much, including the end of practices like triple talaq and multiple marriages in various religions, it’s disappointing to see these things still happening in our society. Who can we blame for this?”
She further highlighted the potential negative impact of such content, particularly on younger viewers. “Bigg Boss OTT is watched by almost every age group. I also saw a viral video of Armaan saying, ‘See the benefits of having two wives.’ What kind of message is that? If a woman says, ‘See the benefits of having two husbands,’ people would totally judge her. This kind of content influences the new generation, making them believe that having extramarital affairs and multiple spouses is acceptable. It negatively impacts our Indian culture, where such practices are not traditionally accepted. In our culture, when we bring a girl into our home, we consider her the Laxmi of the house. If you can’t respect one woman and bring in another, it’s completely wrong.”
Sherleen also questioned the platform’s decision to feature such contestants. “Armaan started making videos on TikTok, but after TikTok was banned, they moved to Instagram. I don’t know who follows them or watches their videos, who likes and comments on their posts, or who made them famous. Whether people are engaging with them negatively or positively, I don’t know. But generally, in our families, we can’t watch or support such people. And a show like Bigg Boss on a reputed platform is endorsing this… it’s beyond my understanding why they would do this. Being entertained in the wrong format is never a great feeling.”
Her strong words reflect a growing concern about the messages being conveyed through popular media and the potential impact on societal values. As the debate continues, it raises important questions about the responsibilities of content creators and broadcasters in shaping public perception and cultural norms.
