One of the most talked-about moments from Bigg Boss OTT 3 was the infamous slap incident involving Armaan Malik and Vishal Pandey. Although the show has ended, Armaan Malik, along with his two wives, Kritika Malik and Payal Malik, has reignited the controversy with the release of their latest song, Mharo Pallo Latke. The song, released on August 27, has captured widespread attention by recreating the very incident that stirred so much drama during the reality show.
Armaan Malik took to Instagram to share the music video, which opens with a scene featuring his first wife, Payal Malik, questioning him, “Ek baat batao, aap ne us ladke ko kyu maara? (Tell me one thing, why did you hit the boy?)” To this, Armaan responds, “Tumhe pata hain na, main apni family ke liye kuch bhi kar sakta hoon. (You know I will do anything for my family).”
The video then flashes back to a scene where a long-haired boy, a stand-in for Vishal Pandey, makes a comment while looking at Kritika Malik, Armaan’s second wife. The boy says, “Bhai dekh raha hai, Bhabhi kya maal laag rahi hain! (Bro, see, sister-in-law looks terrific!)” Armaan confronts the boy, asking him to repeat what he said, and after the boy attempts to downplay his words by saying he called her “sundar” (beautiful), Armaan slaps him.
For those unfamiliar with the backstory, during Bigg Boss OTT 3, Vishal Pandey made a similar comment about Kritika Malik to Lovekesh Kataria, saying, “Bhabhi kya sundar laag rahi hain! (Bhabhi is looking so beautiful).” This comment led to a confrontation when Payal Malik entered the house a week later. After the episode aired, Armaan slapped Vishal for his remarks, an action that became a recurring topic throughout the season.
The slap incident sparked widespread discussion, with several contestants and celebrities expressing their support for Vishal Pandey and calling for Armaan Malik’s eviction from the show. As a consequence, Armaan was nominated for elimination for the entire season, although he managed to stay in the competition.
With the release of Mharo Pallo Latke, the controversy has been reignited, dividing netizens once again. While some viewers commented that the video brought back memories of the original incident with Vishal, others accused Armaan of exploiting the incident for views and monetary gain. One comment read, “Aap family ke liye nahi, views ke liye kuch bhi kar sakte ho,” criticizing Armaan for allegedly using the incident to generate buzz and income. Some also speculated whether Vishal Pandey would respond to the video, potentially sparking further drama.
The music video has undeniably stirred emotions, reminding the audience of the volatile dynamics inside the Bigg Boss house and how these moments continue to resonate even after the show’s conclusion. Whether the video will lead to a new wave of controversy remains to be seen, but it has certainly ensured that the slap incident remains fresh in the minds of viewers.