Bigg Boss 18 contestant and actress Chum Darang has finally spoken up about the controversial remarks made by YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav. His comments, which many deemed racist and offensive, sparked outrage across social media. While netizens had already called him out for his statements, they were waiting for Chum to address the situation. Now, the Badhaai Do actress has broken her silence, making it clear that such remarks should not be tolerated.
Chum Darang Slams Elvish Yadav’s Racist Comments
Taking to Instagram, Chum expressed her disappointment over the entire controversy. She stated that mocking someone’s identity and name is not humor, and belittling a person’s achievements under the guise of ‘banter’ is unacceptable. She emphasized that there must be a clear boundary between humor and hate, adding that not only was her ethnicity disrespected, but even her work in Gangubai Kathiawadi a film made by Sanjay Leela Bhansali was insulted. In her post, Chum also addressed people from the North-East and others who have faced racism, urging them to raise their voices against such discrimination. She stated that everyone deserves respect, dignity, and equality, calling for a society where kindness and empathy take precedence over hate. Using hashtags like #NoRoomForRacism and #NotOkayWithRacism, she made it clear that such behavior should not be normalized.
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The controversy began when a clip from Elvish Yadav’s podcast with Rajat Dalal surfaced online. In the viral snippet, Elvish made derogatory remarks about Chum Darang, questioning her name and even making an inappropriate comment about her performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi. His statement, which also targeted her identity, was widely criticized for being both racist and vulgar.
Following the backlash, Elvish addressed the situation in his recent vlog. He acknowledged the outrage and stated that he had removed the controversial segment from his podcast. However, many social media users feel that simply deleting the clip is not enough and have demanded a public apology.