Bigg Boss 19 promised a fresh twist: democracy inside the house, with contestants making their own decisions on nominations and evictions. But reality quickly revealed a glaring hypocrisy. Singer Amaal Mallik’s bold defiance exposed how the show’s so-called democratic game is anything but fair especially when it comes to shielding contestant Kunickaa Sadanand from the consequences of her toxic behavior.
The latest nominations task perfectly illustrated Bigg Boss 19’s uneven playing field. Housemates had to pair up and silently count exactly 19 minutes. The duo whose timing was furthest from 19 would be nominated. Fair enough on paper, but the real drama unfolded off-task. Kunickaa triggered outrage when she taunted fellow contestant Tanya Mittal’s family background in a cruel insult that left Tanya visibly hurt and ostracized. Amaal, paired with Kunickaa, refused to tolerate this, deliberately quitting the task early thus nominating both of them. His reasoning was simple: no one should get away with pulling down others for sympathy points.
That’s when the so-called democracy crumbled. Before the task even started, Bigg Boss privately warned Amaal against “self-nominating,” telling him to “play fairly.” But Kunickaa’s repeated aggressive outbursts had gone unchecked. Amaal even called out the show for allowing Kunickaa’s son to be brought into the narrative, apparently to tip public sympathies in her favor. Yet, Bigg Boss pressured Amaal to endure Kunickaa’s behavior without penalty. The producers seemed to orchestrate this one-sided shielding under the guise of impartiality.
This is not an isolated case. Across seasons, Bigg Boss has been accused of favoritism some contestants enjoying a protective bubble regardless of their conduct. In this season, despite the democratic theme, certain housemates benefit from invisible backstage support, undermining the very concept of contestant-led power.
This controversy highlights a deeper contradiction: reality TV thrives on conflict and fairness, yet manipulating outcomes to favor certain players betrays viewer trust. While Bigg Boss 19 aims to redefine the format through “Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar,” it risks alienating audiences if it continues to promote inequality masquerading as democracy.
As Bigg Boss marches on, viewers must ask: When does “democracy” in reality TV become a scripted illusion? And how long will the show’s bias steer the fate of contestants like Kunickaa before authentic fairness truly reigns?
