After a Shiv Sena leader demanded to stop the telecast of Bigg Boss OTT 3, claiming that a recent episode had aired obscene content, JioCinema issued a statement saying that the clip in question was tampered with. and was never aired by their platform. The serous platform also said that they will take strict action against the person amenable for creating and circulating the fake clip.
Their statement read, “JioCinema follows strict programming standards and guidelines to ensure the quality and suitability of any content streamed on our platform. There was no such content in Bigg Boss OTT streamed on JioCinema. The video clip circulated has been doctored to include obscenity and is fake. We are committed to protecting the integrity of JioCinema and the trust placed in us by our viewers.The creation and dissemination of this fake clip is a matter of very serious concern”.
According to a press release, Manisha Kayande, spokesperson of the ruling Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, met Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar on Monday to demand action concerning the content of Bigg Boss OTT 3. Kayde claimed that the episode aired on July 18 featured contestant Armaan Malik in an intimate moment with Kritika Malik under the covers in Bigg Boss’ bedroom.
Kayunde expressed concern about the show’s influence on young viewers, saying, “Even kids watch the show, and it has an impact on them.” They demanded the show to be shut down and a case registered under cyber crime laws against the producers of the show and the CEO of the company that airs it.
Armaan Malik is a famous YouTuber who is married to two women, Payal and Kritika. They have four children: Chirayu, Tuba, Ayaan and Zaid. Recently Payal had announced that she is ready to divorce Armaan and end the system of polygamy. Payal was out of the show a few weeks ago but Kritika and Armaan are still a part of the show.