Bigg Boss 18 Yamini Malhotra highlights the struggles of finding a home in Mumbai

Yamini Malhotra, a prominent name in the television industry and known for her role in Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin, recently gained admiration for her wit and charm during her stint in Bigg Boss 18. However, the actress recently shared a disheartening experience about the challenges of finding a home in Mumbai.

Taking to her Instagram stories, Yamini revealed how discriminatory practices have made her house-hunting journey frustrating. In her candid post, she shared being subjected to questions like, “Are you Hindu or Muslim?” or “Gujarati or Marwadi?” These biases left her feeling shocked and disheartened.

Yamini also opened up about facing outright rejections simply because of her profession as an actor. “Hello, guys; I just want to share something that’s been really disheartening. As much as I love Mumbai, finding a home here has been tough. I’ve been asked questions like, ‘Are you Hindu or Muslim?’ ‘Gujarati or Marwadi?’ And as soon as people hear I am an actor, they outright refuse. Does being an actor make me less deserving of a home? It’s shocking how these questions still exist in 2025. Can we really call this the city of dreams if dreams come with conditions?” she wrote.

Hello, guys; I just want to share something that’s been really disheartening. As much as I love Mumbai, finding a home here has been tough. I’ve been asked questions like, ‘Are you Hindu or Muslim?’ ‘Gujarati or Marwadi?’ And as soon as people hear I am an actor, they outright refuse. Does being an actor make me less deserving of a home? It’s shocking how these questions still exist in 2025. Can we really call this the city of dreams if dreams come with conditions?

- Yamini Malhotra

Yamini’s powerful message highlights the challenges faced by many in a city known for its inclusivity and opportunities. Her story underscores the pressing need to confront and dismantle stereotypes that hinder equal access to basic rights like housing. Her courage in addressing these issues has sparked important conversations and serves as a reminder that progress requires collective effort and change.