Shalin Bhanot comes out in support of Eisha Singh, 'Don't character assassinate a girl!'

Despite not being a contestant, Shalin Bhanot has remained a hot topic this season in Bigg Boss. From his infamous "chicken antics" to mentions of Eisha Singh, the actor's name keeps cropping up in conversations within the house. After host Salman Khan mentioned his name indirectly, even during Family Week, contestants' relatives discussed Shalin, further fueling the buzz around him.

After maintaining a long silence, Shalin recently broke his quiet by sharing a social media video. In the video, he addressed the ongoing chatter surrounding him, urging people to stop character assassination and to uphold a girl's respect. Fans have praised Shalin for finally stepping up and addressing the rumours and gossip circulating about him, hoping this will lead to a positive shift outside and within the Bigg Boss house.

Shalin, who had a remarkable run in Khatron Ke Khiladi earlier this year and was among the top five contestants in Bigg Boss two years ago, remains a benchmark for strategy and gameplay in the current season.

Earlier, Shalin also took to his Instagram stories to take an indirect jibe at Bigg Boss 18 fame Avinash Mishra. He shared a video that compares the actor's action to that of Shalin Bhanot in Bigg Boss 16. The video addresses Avinash as a 'cheap copy' of Shalin.

It will be interesting to see how these dynamics unfold in the coming weeks as the season progresses, especially in a season that has struggled to achieve high TRP ratings. Shalin's intervention has garnered support from his fanbase, who are eager to see an end to the gossip and a more respectful discourse within the game. Will his message resonate with the contestants and bring about a change? Only time will tell.