BB19's Malti Chahar SLAMMED by Netizens for showing middle finger to Abhishek Bajaj, brother Deepak questioned

Malti Chahar, who recently entered the Bigg Boss 19 house as a wild card contestant, has been creating quite a stir since her arrival. Her presence has certainly not gone unnoticed, but it was her recent altercation with fellow contestant Abhishek Bajaj during the Weekend Ka Vaar episode that has drawn widespread attention—and criticism.

The controversy unfolded during a task that required contestants to engage in a palm reading activity. When Abhishek Bajaj asked Malti to show her palm as part of the task, she responded by showing him the middle finger instead. The gesture immediately escalated tensions in the house. Abhishek, visibly offended, did not let the matter slide. He openly confronted Malti, calling out her behavior and demanding an explanation for what he deemed as an inappropriate and disrespectful act.

Abhishek's response has been lauded by many viewers, who appreciated the way he handled the situation. Social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), saw a flurry of reactions supporting his stand. One user expressed their admiration, writing, 'btw i absolutely LOVED how #AbhishekBajaj paused the task n OPENLY called out the middle finger shown to him by Malti! n didnt move to the task again till she admitted n clarified. imagine if bajaj had done it for someone: kya halla karta poora ghar!'

Another user echoed similar sentiments, simply writing, 'you messed with wrong guy malati.'

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While Abhishek has been praised for standing his ground, Malti has faced significant backlash for her gesture. Viewers criticized her for what they saw as a deliberate attempt to provoke and disrespect a fellow contestant. The incident even dragged her family into the controversy. Her brother, Indian cricketer Deepak Chahar, was questioned on social media regarding her behavior. One user took to X to ask, 'Dear @deepak_chahar9 Is this how daughters of your family are raised to behave on NTV?'

Another user speculated on Malti’s intentions, suggesting that her behavior was strategic. 'Malti knows if she make problem with Abhishek she will get famous,' the comment read.

The incident has sparked a wider conversation around conduct, provocation, and accountability within the Bigg Boss house. As the season progresses, it remains to be seen how this controversy will impact Malti’s journey on the show.