11 months ago
Mohanlal Confronts Contestants Over Homophobic Remarks
On Bigg Boss Malayalam 7, host Mohanlal addressed homophobic remarks made by contestant Lakshmi towards Adhila and Noora, a same-sex couple.
Lakshmi had questioned their place on the show.
Mohanlal strongly criticized Lakshmi, stating she doesn't have the right to make such comments, and offered support to the couple.
His comments received widespread praise from viewers and former contestants.
The incident prompted a stand against the discriminatory comments during a weekend episode.
Mohanlal criticized contestant Lakshmi for homophobic remarks.
Lakshmi questioned Adhila and Noora’s presence on the show.
Mohanlal defended Adhila and Noora.
Mohanlal said Lakshmi should leave if she cannot accept them.
The host's response earned praise from viewers and ex-contestants.
- Who
- Mohanlal, Lakshmi, Adhila Nasarin, and Fathima Noora
- What
- Mohanlal criticized Lakshmi for homophobic comments.
- Where
- Bigg Boss Malayalam 7
- When
- During a weekend episode
- Why
- Lakshmi questioned the couple’s place on the show.
Lakshmi's Perspective
Mohanlal's and Society's Perspective
Acceptance of LGBTQ+ Community
Lakshmi's Perspective
Implied disapproval or questioning of Adhila and Noora’s place on the show due to their relationship.
Mohanlal's and Society's Perspective
Support for Adhila and Noora, with criticism of any discrimination against them.
Key facts
- Show
- Bigg Boss Malayalam 7
- Host
- Mohanlal
- Contestants Involved
- Lakshmi, Adhila Nasarin, and Fathima Noora
- Issue
- Homophobic comments
- Broadcasting
- Asianet, JioHotstar
Quotes
Mohanlal
Host of Bigg Boss Malayalam 7
“Who are the people unworthy of being welcomed into homes?”
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“I will welcome them into my home. You need to be careful with such comments here. What right do you have to say who is allowed in houses? If you cannot stand them, leave the house, get off the show.”
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Nadira Mehrin
Season 5 contestant, actor, and transgender activist
“Lalettan has just said what the whole society had to say (sic).”
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Dr. Robin Radhakrishnan
Season 4 contestant
“Lal Sir, Goosebumps, Pwolichuu! (nailed it).”
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Riyas Salim
Season 4 contestant
“Pure comedy, not the funny kind, the tragic kind. These two women (Lakshmi and Mastani) aren't merely wrong, they're actively dangerous.”
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Sources
Mohanlal blasts two contestants for ‘discriminatory’ comments against lesbian couple Adhila and Noora on Bigg Boss Malayalam 7: ‘If you had a problem…’
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