A few days ago, while celebrating co-housemate Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia's birthday inside the Bigg Boss house, a prank went too far involving 19-year-old Tajik social media sensation Abdu Rozik.
In response to how Sajid Khan, Shiv Thakare, Sumbul Touqeer, and MC Stan treated Abdu Rozik in a recent episode,?his supporters and friends expressed their outrage on social media, sparking the trend "Stop Bullying Abdu Rozik."
For those who may not know, Nimrit's friends Sajid Khan, Shiv Thakare, MC Stan, and Abdu Rozik planned a small birthday celebration for her at their house. Sajid suggested that Abdu take off his shirt so that they could write notes to Nimrit on his skin. (You can watch the episode here)?
Sajid and Sumbul scrawled something on his back that he didn't understand, but it translated to "I love tatti" (I love s**t). Although Abdu participated and played along in good faith, the internet was outraged at the clever way his friends pranked him.
Abdu's management has issued the statement below in light of this episode.
"The IFCM team feels saddened and shocked that their client Abdu Rozik is being subjected to such inappropriate, discriminatory behavior in the Bigg Boss House. It is morally unfitting to employ manipulative tactics and play with an innocent person's emotions for one's own malicious benefit, especially someone who doesn't fully comprehend the rationale behind a certain activity and takes undue advantage of their simplicity and kindness."
"We are deeply disheartened with the recent incident showcased on national television. It's a breach of Abdu's trust and integrity to write words on his back without explaining to him the exact full meaning of it. We condemn such non-inclusive and non-compassionate behavior, and we are grateful that we enjoy the unparalleled support of the audiences and the fans. Abdu is in a foreign country, and we expected a humane reception from the contestants."
"He is trying to establish a career for himself in India and not become a target of unsolicited humor and mockery on national television. It is questionable that nobody has bothered to apologize to him or explain thus far. Still, instead, everyone has chosen to participate in this bullying and public ridicule."
The statement ends with:?
"We hope that the makers of the reality show express some discerning precaution whilst publicizing such morally incorrect footage and take legitimate action against those responsible for these insensitive and socially irresponsible acts."
‘Bigg Boss 16’ premiered on Colors TV on October 1. Shalin Bhanot, Archana Gautam, Tina Datta, Abdu Rozik, MC Stan, Shiv Thakare, Ankit Gupta, Nimrit Kaur, and Priyanka Choudhary are also a part of the ongoing season.
(With IANS inputs)?
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