Payal Malik, wife of well-known YouTuber Armaan Malik and a contestant on Bigg Boss OTT Season 3, has issued a public apology after a video of her dressed as Goddess Kali sparked outrage. The controversy began when she recreated the divine look in a social media video, which many viewers, including members of Shiv Sena Hind, found disrespectful.
Payal Malik Seeks Apology At Kali Mata Temple
Following the backlash, Shiv Sena Hind’s National General Secretary Dipanshu Sood lodged a complaint with the police in Zirakpur, Mohali on July 20, claiming that Payal’s portrayal of Goddess Kali was inappropriate and hurt religious sentiments. In response, Payal visited the Kali Mata Temple in Patiala on Tuesday afternoon, accompanied by her husband Armaan Malik, to apologise.
Speaking to the media, Payal said, “Meri bacchi Kali Maa ki badi bhakt hai, isliye maine socha uske liye woh look recreate karu. Shayad mujhse badi galti ho gayi. Main sabhi se haath jod kar maafi maangti hoon. Jo maine kiya, koi aur woh galti na dohraye.” It\’s surpising as Payal mentioned her little kid as Goddess Kali\’s devotee to justfy her actions. Many users haven\’t liked it and feel that it is just a way to escape strict action.
She added that the controversial video had been recorded three months ago and was deleted shortly after posting, once she realised the reactions it was receiving. She clarified, “Maine comments padhe aur samjha ki maine galti ki, isliye video turant delete kar diya. Lekin dusre pages ne us video ko save karke aage share kiya.”
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Payal Performs Seva At Temple With Armaan Malilk
Payal broke down as she asked for forgiveness from the public and religious groups. She assured that such an incident wont happen again and said, “Mujhe jo bhi saza di jayegi, main usse mannane ke liye tayyar hoon. Jo bhi kaha jayega, main woh karungi.”
As part of her apology, Payal and Armaan were later seen performing seva at the temple, including cleaning utensils and helping serve food to devotees.
For the unversed, the uproar began after a clip of Payal dressed as Goddess Mahakali went viral. The video showed her in symbolic attire with a trident (Trishul) and crown, while she sat on a sofa — a depiction that many felt disrespected the revered deity. Shiv Sena Hind called for strict action, stating that such acts should not be tolerated.
