After Ranveer Allahbadia, Elvish Yadav in trouble over alleged racial comments

Following Ranveer Allahbadia’s controversy, former Bigg Boss winner Elvish Yadav is now facing backlash for making racially offensive remarks. The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW) strongly criticized Yadav for derogatory comments directed at former Miss Arunachal and Bigg Boss contestant Chum Darang.

In a letter to the National Commission for Women, APSCW chairperson Kenjum Pakam stated that Yadav’s remarks were not just an insult to Darang but also to women across Northeast India. During a podcast with Bigg Boss 18 contestant Rajat Dalal, Yadav mocked Darang and actor Karan Veer Mehra, making insensitive and vulgar statements about Darang’s name and career. He said, “Karan Veer ko pakka Covid tha kyuki Chum kisko pasand aati hai bhai, itna taste kiska kharab hota hai? Aur Chum ke toh naam mai hi ashleelta hai. Naam Chum aur kaam Gangubai Kathiawadi mai kiya hai.”

Pakam emphasized that such behaviour fosters fear and intimidation for Northeastern women in the entertainment industry. The commission urged authorities to take strict action against Yadav, highlighting how discriminatory attitudes contribute to the marginalization of individuals from the region and hinder their professional growth.

Meanwhile, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has strongly condemned the controversial statements made by Ranveer Allahbadia and Elvish Yadav. FWICE President BN Tiwari expressed serious concern over the issue, pointing out the significant influence both social media personalities hold over their large audience.

The organization criticized the remarks as irresponsible and offensive, emphasizing that individuals with such widespread reach should uphold a sense of responsibility. FWICE has called for strict legal action against the statements, stressing that comments attacking a person’s dignity and racial identity are unacceptable. The federation urged authorities to ensure accountability and promote respectful discourse within the entertainment industry.

Ranveer Allahbadia controversy

Ranveer Allahbadia, aka, Beer Biceps is receiving a lot of backlash from the public, famous personalities, the film industry and even politicians. The National Commission for Women (NCW) has summoned Ranveer Allahbadia and other content creators from India's Got Latent for a hearing on February 17 over controversial remarks that sparked public outrage. NCW also urged the Information and Broadcasting Ministry to regulate obscene content on OTT and social media. Meanwhile, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) asked YouTube to remove objectionable content and sought an Action Taken Report, citing violations under the BNS, POCSO Act, IT Act, and other laws.