‘Bigg Boss 19’ fame Malti Chahar urges media to ‘stop dragging her parents’ into interviews after viral remarks

‘Bigg Boss 19’ contestant Malti Chahar has appealed to people to stop involving her parents in public discussions after a past interview went viral. The actress and model, gained wide recognition for her outspoken personality on the reality show. She addressed the issue on social media and asked interviewers and audiences to focus on her journey instead of revisiting family matters.Taking to X, Malti expressed her disappointment over how her words were being used to create sensational headlines. She wrote, “I don’t understand why my parents are being dragged into every podcast and interview. And when I answer honestly and respectfully, my words get molded into attention seeking headlines. Why? Please stick to me only. They have already had their own set of struggles..please don’t cause them any more pain.”Her brother, Indian cricketer Deepak Chahar, also stood by her and reacted to the tweet with a brief but firm response, writing, “Exactly why?” In an earlier interview with Siddharth Kannan, Malti spoke openly about growing up in a tense household. She said, “There was a lot of tension between my parents. They fought constantly, and being the elder sibling, I had to witness all of it.” She explained that her brother’s cricket commitments often kept him away from home, while she faced restrictions. She added, “I was forced to keep short hair until the 11th grade and was given no freedom. It affected me deeply.” Malti also revealed that her parents had compatibility issues, she shared, “They have been living separately for the past 13 years.” Her statements sparked widespread debate online, leading her to clarify that she never intended to hurt or expose her family.Malti Chahar joined 'Bigg Boss 19' as a wildcard contestant. She quickly attracted attention with her confident and direct personality. She remained in the house until the finale week. Her confrontations with Farrhana Bhatt and Tanya Mittal became some of the season’s most talked-about moments.Beyond reality television, Malti continues to build her career as an actress, model, and director.