Reality show ‘Bigg Boss OTT 3’ has found itself embroiled in controversy once again. Shiv Sena MLA Manisha Kayande has filed a complaint with Mumbai Police, demanding legal action against the show for allegedly broadcasting inappropriate content. Kayande, who serves as the Secretary and Spokesperson of Shiv Sena, submitted her complaint on Monday to Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar.
Kayande’s written complaint expressed concerns about an episode of ‘Bigg Boss OTT 3’ aired on July 18, claiming it depicted contestants engaging in lewd and offensive behavior. She described the content as trampling social values and crossing the boundaries of family relationships.
In response to the controversy, JioCinema, the streaming platform for ‘Bigg Boss OTT 3,’ issued a statement denying the allegations. The platform claimed that the clip in question was doctored and was never aired by their service. “JioCinema adheres to strict programming standards and guidelines to ensure quality and appropriateness of any content that streams on our platform. Bigg Boss OTT, which was streamed on JioCinema, did not have any such content. The video clip in circulation is doctored to include obscenity and is fake. 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,” the statement read.
JioCinema assured that their teams are working to identify the origins of the fake clip and will take action against those responsible for creating and distributing such defamatory content. “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,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, Kayande has called for the immediate cessation of the show and demanded strict action against its producers and the CEO of the broadcasting company. She has urged the Mumbai Commissioner of Police to investigate whether the episode has gone viral on social media and to take appropriate legal action against those involved.
“Bigg Boss 3 is a reality show. The shooting is ongoing. It’s an absolute vulgarity that is being depicted. The YouTube influencer is also participating, and now he has crossed all limits of vulgarity. For the scenes being shown, we have requested Mumbai Police to take action, and we have given them a letter,” Kayande told ANI.
‘Bigg Boss OTT 3’ premiered on June 21, and has since been a topic of discussion for various reasons.
