The Bigg Boss 19 press conference turned tense when Malti was confronted by a journalist over her controversial remarks regarding Baseer’s sexual preference. The reporter, taking a firm stance, reminded Malti that she herself was deeply affected earlier in the season when her own sexual preference became a topic of discussion among housemates. He questioned why, after experiencing that discomfort, she would bring up a similar topic about someone else on national television.
Put on the spot, Malti attempted to clarify her intention. She stated, “First of all, I did not give any statement and it was simply a question to Amaal to understand him.” Her response, however, immediately sparked another wave of disagreement — this time from Amaal himself.
Visibly irritated, Amaal shot back, “How will you understand me through Baseer? What rubbish!” His sharp reaction highlighted the growing tension, as he insisted that Malti’s justification made no logical sense. According to him, there was no valid reason to involve Baseer in any attempt to “understand” him.
Malti, trying to defend herself, argued that her context had been misunderstood. She claimed she did not intend to judge or label Baseer, but was merely asking a question out of curiosity and conversation flow. The media, however, remained unconvinced, with the reporter urging her to take responsibility for how her words may have impacted Baseer.
Under mounting pressure, Malti ultimately agreed and issued an apology to Baseer as requested by the journalist. Though brief, the apology marked a moment of accountability during the highly charged media round.
The incident has since fueled debates among viewers, with many discussing boundaries, sensitivity, and the responsibilities contestants carry when speaking about personal matters on a public platform.
