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Mallika Sherawat Criticised for Mentioning Rhea Chakraborty's Jail Time on Show

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Actress Mallika Sherawat has come under fire after mentioning Rhea Chakraborty's jail time during a heated argument on the reality show The Traitors 2.

The two women engaged in a fiery dispute on the show, and things became tense when Mallika brought up Rhea's past time in prison.

Rhea Chakraborty had previously spent time in jail, a fact that is publicly known and has followed her in the media.

After the episode aired, many netizens expressed anger at Mallika for using this sensitive topic during a personal argument.

One widely shared comment said Mallika's remark was 'not baddie behaviour,' suggesting that her comment was unkind rather than clever or strong.

The phrase 'baddie behaviour' is often used online to praise someone for being bold or confident. Many people felt Mallika's comment did not fit that description.

Social media users accused Mallika of taking an unnecessary dig at Rhea, calling her comment unfair and hurtful.

The backlash against Mallika grew quickly, with many users sharing their opinions across different platforms.

The Traitors 2 is known for creating tense situations between contestants, but this particular moment has drawn extra attention because of its personal nature.

As of now, it is unclear whether Mallika has responded publicly to the criticism she has received online.

Vocabulary10 words

jail time
time spent in prison
fiery dispute
a very angry disagreement
netizens
people who are active on the internet
dig
an unkind or sharp comment aimed at someone
backlash
strong negative reaction from many people
criticism
comments saying something is wrong or bad
contestants
people who take part in a competition
sensitive topic
a subject that can easily upset people
publicly known
known by many people, not secret
platforms
websites or apps where people share content

Quiz

1. What caused the backlash against Mallika Sherawat?
2. What did many netizens say about Mallika's comment?
3. True or False: It is confirmed that Mallika responded publicly to the criticism.

Fill-in-the-blank listening

Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

Actress Mallika Sherawat has come under fire after mentioning Rhea Chakraborty's _____ during a heated argument on the reality show The Traitors 2.

The two women engaged in a fiery _____ on the show, and things became tense when Mallika brought up Rhea's past time in prison.

Rhea Chakraborty had previously spent time in jail, a fact that is publicly known and has followed her in the _____.

After the episode aired, many _____ expressed anger at Mallika for using this sensitive topic during a personal argument.

One widely shared comment said Mallika's remark was 'not baddie behaviour,' suggesting that her comment was unkind rather than clever or _____.

The phrase 'baddie behaviour' is often used online to praise someone for being bold or _____.

Social media users accused Mallika of taking an unnecessary _____ at Rhea, calling her comment unfair and hurtful.

The _____ against Mallika grew quickly, with many users sharing their opinions across different platforms.

The Traitors 2 is known for creating tense situations between _____, but this particular moment has drawn extra attention because of its personal nature.

As of now, it is unclear whether Mallika has responded publicly to the _____ she has received online.

Discussion questions

  1. Why do you think people reacted so strongly to Mallika's comment?
  2. Do you think it is fair to bring up someone's past legal troubles in an argument? Why or why not?
  3. How do reality shows sometimes create conflict between contestants?
  4. Have you ever seen a similar situation online where someone faced backlash for their comments?

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