Actress and former Bigg Boss 18 contestant Chum Darang strongly condemned YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav for his alleged racist remarks against her on a podcast.
In a statement on her Instagram story, Darang criticized Elvish’s comments, emphasizing the need to differentiate humor from hate. “Disrespecting someone’s identity & name is not ‘fun.’ Mocking someone’s achievements is not ‘banter.’ It’s time we draw the line between humour and hate,” she wrote.
Elvish’s remarks targeted Darang’s role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022), where he mocked Bigg Boss 18 winner Karan Veer Mehra’s choice in women. In the latest episode of The Little Adda Company podcast hosted by Rajat Dalal, Elvish allegedly 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.”
Reacting to this, Darang expressed her disappointment, saying, “This wasn’t just about my ethnicity—my hard work and a film backed by a visionary like Sanjay Leela Bhansali were also disrespected. To my fellow Northeasterners and everyone who has faced racism, I see you, I hear you, and I stand with you. Let’s raise our voices against racism and promote a culture of empathy, kindness, and understanding.”
Following backlash, host Rajat Dalal defended Elvish in an Instagram ‘Ask Me Anything’ session, claiming the remarks were scripted.
Elvish Yadav has faced criticism in the past for alleged sexist and provocative comments against celebrities like Kusha Kapila and Arjun Bijlani. Additionally, in November 2023, Noida police registered an FIR against him and five others after the discovery of illegal snake venom and live cobras at an alleged rave party.
