Elvish Yadav Calls Chum Darang’s Name ‘Ashleel’: Social Media Tears Him Apart

Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner sparks outrage with derogatory remarks about Chum Darang, drawing widespread criticism on social media.

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Elvish Yadav, winner of Bigg Boss OTT 2, has landed in hot water after making derogatory comments about fellow reality show contestant Chum Darang. His remarks, made during a podcast with Bigg Boss 18 runner-up Rajat Dalal, have gone viral, sparking outrage across social media platforms.

In the clip, Elvish, a staunch supporter of Rajat Dalal, took a dig at Chum, stating, “Karan Veer ko pakka COVID tha kyunki Chum kisko pasand aati hai bhai, itna taste kiska kharab hota hai! Aur Chum ke toh naam mein hi ashleelta hai… Naam Chum aur kaam Gangubai Kathiawadi mein kiya hai.” (“Karan Veer definitely had COVID because who even likes Chum, bro? Whose taste is that bad! Even her name sounds so inappropriate. Her name is Chum, and she worked in Gangubai Kathiawadi.”)

BBNG, I need your help and have come here with hope that y’all will show your power like yall always do. This is regarding one scum Elvish Yadav and his racist rant against North East Indians & Chum Darang, the actress from Badhai Do. Many of yall are on X -spread this video and tag NCWindia/Police.
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Social Media Outrage:

The comments quickly went viral, with fans and netizens condemning Elvish for his “shameful” remarks. Social media was abuzz with criticism:

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• “This is what happens when you give gundas a platform,” one user wrote.
• “Elvish being the duffer he is. Shamefully pathetic it is,” added another.
• “I feel like puking when I hear this man speaking,” a comment read.

Chum Darang’s Journey:

Chum Darang, who was among the top finalists of Bigg Boss 18, gained immense popularity for her positive attitude and bond with fellow contestant Karan Veer Mehra. The duo’s camaraderie was a highlight of the season, with fans rooting for their friendship even after the show ended.

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Chum has also made a mark in Bollywood with her role in Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022), a Sanjay Leela Bhansali film that explores the lives of sex workers in Mumbai’s red-light district, starring Alia Bhatt in the lead role.

A Pattern of Controversy:

This is not the first time Elvish Yadav has faced backlash for his remarks. Many netizens have called for greater accountability and stricter moderation of public figures who use social platforms irresponsibly.

While neither Chum Darang nor Karan Veer Mehra has responded to the controversy, the incident has reignited conversations about respect and sensitivity in public discourse.

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