Updated On: 29 December, 2025 05:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Bigg Boss 19 star Malti Chahar slammed the media for misrepresenting her interview remarks about her strict upbringing, which were turned into misleading headlines about parental abuse. She urged journalists to stop dragging her parents into controversies

Malti Chahar
Celebrities have never had an easy time living in the spotlight. There is frequently little space for privacy due to ongoing public scrutiny and unrelenting media attention. Recently, Bigg Boss 19 star Malti Chahar experienced a similar situation. She discussed her rigid upbringing and some compatibility problems she encountered as a child in a recent interview. Her comments, however, were purportedly misconstrued and reported under the headline "Malti Chahar says parents used to hit her after arguments (sic)."
Outrage over the false representation led to a violent reaction from Malti. She used social media to vent her rage and criticize the media for misrepresenting her statements. "Word Twisting isn`t what journalism is all about, or is it?" Malti asked the specific media source. What happened to you? (sic)" Brother Deepak Chahar stood by his sister`s side, asking, "Exactly why ?"