Bigg Boss 18: Intense Episodes with Avinash Mishra

The latest episodes of Bigg Boss 18 have reached new levels of intensity, with growing tension among housemates. Contestants Avinash Mishra and Vivian Dsena took center stage in a recent task that ended with a physical altercation involving fellow housemate Rajat Dalal. The task, designed to determine the next "Time of God" role in the house, has divided contestants into two teams, escalating already existing rifts.

Housemates were split into Team A, which included Vivian Dsena, Avinash Mishra, Eisha Singh, Alice Kaushik, Chum Darang, and Shilpa Shirodkar, and Team B, with Rajat Dalal, Karan Veer Mehra, Chahat Pandey, Shrutika Arjun, and Digvijay Singh Rathee. Kashish Kapoor, the recent wildcard entrant, was appointed as the task’s sanchalak (moderator), responsible for overseeing the activity. However, the competitive spirit quickly spiraled out of control.

As seen in the promo for the episode, Avinash Mishra and Vivian Dsena were strategizing on how to gain an advantage in the game. In a heated discussion, Avinash suggested to Vivian that they should physically confront Rajat. “Rajat ko pakad ke ragad denge,” Avinash is heard saying, translating roughly to "we’ll grab Rajat and drag him down." The promo then shows Avinash and Vivian following through with their plan, resulting in the duo pinning Rajat to the ground in a display of physical aggression that has left viewers stunned.

The altercation has attracted significant criticism from viewers, sparking discussions on the ethics of physical confrontations on television. Internationally, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also weighed in on the controversy, criticizing the glamorization of violence in reality television. “Content like this, especially on platforms with wide viewership, has the potential to negatively influence audiences. Media creators must exercise responsibility in portraying constructive values,” Trudeau remarked, highlighting concerns about the potential impact on young viewers.

Opposition MP Chandra Arya from Canada further emphasized the importance of ethical conduct in media, condemning the portrayal of aggression as a form of entertainment. “Television should reflect positive interactions rather than amplify hostility, which can have a ripple effect across audiences,” Arya stated, calling for stricter regulations on reality show content.

The physical altercation also affected other housemates, with Sara Arfeen Khan visibly shaken by the conflict. In an emotional breakdown, Sara expressed a desire to exit the show, overwhelmed by the rising aggression among contestants. She was seen throwing objects and requesting support from her husband, Arfeen Khan, while housemates Shilpa Shirodkar and Chum Darang attempted to console her.

As the show progresses, viewers and critics alike are calling on the producers to uphold a standard of respect and responsibility. The Bigg Boss production team has responded, emphasizing that rules are in place to prevent violence and that any future infractions will be addressed with appropriate measures. However, with mounting drama and growing divides among housemates, it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold and whether further conflicts will arise.