JioCinema Labels Armaan Malik’s Alleged Intimate Video On Bigg Boss OTT 3 As ‘Fake’
The producers of “Bigg Boss OTT 3” have issued an official statement regarding a controversial video involving two of the show’s contestants. An intimate clip featuring YouTuber Armaan Malik and his second wife, Kritika, recently went viral, prompting widespread public outrage. In response, the show’s producers have addressed the controversy and defended their content.
A spokesperson for JioCinema, the platform that streams “Bigg Boss OTT 3,” shared an official statement, categorically denying the authenticity of the viral video. The spokesperson labelled the video as “fake” and announced plans to take action against those responsible for defaming the show.
JioCinema Release Official Statement
“JioCinema adheres to strict programming standards and guidelines to ensure the quality and appropriateness of any content that streams on our platform. ‘Bigg Boss OTT’, which streams on JioCinema, does not have any such content. The video clip in circulation is doctored to include obscenity and is fake,” said the spokesperson.
The statement continued, “We are committed to protecting the integrity of JioCinema and the trust our viewers place in us. The creation and circulation of this fake clip is a matter of very serious concern. Our teams are working towards identifying the origins of this clip and will initiate action against those responsible for creating and distributing such defamatory content against ‘Bigg Boss OTT’ and JioCinema.”
Viral Video Sparks Outrage
The viral video has sparked significant backlash, with many viewers criticizing the show for allegedly airing explicit content on a platform intended for family viewing.
In a related development, on Monday, July 22, Shiv Sena Secretary and Spokesperson, MLA Manisha Kayande, met with the Mumbai police commissioner to demand a ban on the reality show. She told ANI, “‘Bigg Boss [OTT] 3’ is a reality show. The shooting is going on. It’s an absolute vulgarity that is going on and that has been depicted here.”
YouTuber Armaan Malik and his two wives, Payal and Kritika, are among the contestants on “Bigg Boss OTT 3”. Payal Malik was recently evicted from the show. Their participation has sparked widespread criticism, with many accusing the show’s producers of promoting polygamy by providing a platform for this unconventional family arrangement.
