The latest celebrity to criticise Salman Khan’s reality series Bigg Boss for providing filmmaker Sajid Khan a platform is actor Devoleena Bhattacharjee, who has been accused of sexual assault by several women. Sajid’s involvement was kept a secret, and ever since he appeared on the first episode of the show, many individuals, including a number of celebrities, have expressed their displeasure.
Devoleena spoke with Aaj Tak on the same and said, “It is a simple thing – nine women cast allegations on Sajid Khan. Not all of those nine can be wrong. Tell me, will someone install a camera and then abuse? This is why women avoid complaining about these incidents. Even the parents are scared that society will prove the victim as a liar. It breaks my heart to see him on national television, trying to prove he is a hero. I feel bad thinking where is our society headed.”
She noted that despite the filmmaker’s assertion that he appeared on the programme to reflect, it does not appear that he is doing so. “He is roaming around saying ‘mai to in sab ka baap hu’ (I am their father) instead. His behaviour shows that a liar will always be a liar. Now it appears that you may do anything and enter Bigg Boss. Ethics do not matter, if you are privileged, your deeds may easily be ignored. Personally, I do not like watching him on the show. If my blood boils enough, perhaps I will quit watching Bigg Boss.”
She also addressed Sajid’s remarks against TV stars.
Devoleena further reposted a video of Sajid making the remarks.
Oh god.. Anyway aap baap honge apni duniye mein. Yes yeh duniya humari hai aur 1000 times better hai. Aur hab itni pareshani hai tv actors se toh aye kyun bhai TV pe. Behoshi mein aye the kya ? Once a liar always a liar. Kabhi nahi sudharne walon mein se hai yeh janab https://t.co/m3xvZz4H9w
— Devoleena Bhattacharjee (@Devoleena_23) October 9, 2022
During the 2018 MeToo movement, Sajid Khan was accused of sexual misconduct. Saloni Chopra, Sherlyn Chopra, Aahana Kumra, and Mandana Karimi were some of the accusers.