From personal attacks to coded insults: The missteps that led to Mastani’s exit from Bigg Boss Malayalam 7

Wildcard entrant Mastani’s journey in Bigg Boss Malayalam 7 came to an abrupt end after just two weeks, leaving behind a trail of controversy. Though she entered the house with high expectations, her tactics failed to connect with the audience. From personal attacks to inappropriate language disguised in code, Mastani's behavior was widely criticized and ultimately contributed to her early exit.

From the moment she stepped into the house, Mastani appeared to have singled out Renu Sudhi. While pointing out Renu’s low visibility in the game was fair, accusing her of “playing the widow card” when she mentioned her late husband struck a nerve and was seen as deeply insensitive.

Mastani crossed a serious line during an argument with Aneesh, making a highly inappropriate remark about his personal life. She said, “Did your wife leave you because of this character? Did she understand you don’t have a spine? Be a man first, you have a rubber band instead of a spine.” The comment received widespread backlash for being needlessly hurtful.

Mastani played a key role in fueling the controversy involving Gizele and Aryan, particularly around allegations of inappropriate behavior under a blanket. Whether it was supporting Anu or participating in the crass reenactment, her involvement was undeniable.

Frequent confrontations with Rena Fatima also put Mastani in a negative light. From making references to Rena’s relationship to taking a dig with the term “Arabi Kalyanam” based on a task, many viewers felt she was pushing boundaries just for attention.

At a time when the house was already under fire for using foul language, Mastani introduced her own coded insults like “peanuts” and “double daddy syndrome.” Even host Mohanlal was visibly irked by her choice of words.

Her open celebration after Appani Sarath’s eviction was seen as distasteful. Viewers and inmates alike saw it as poor sportsmanship, and interestingly, the tables turned when Aryan reacted similarly to her own eviction.

Her close bond with fellow wildcard Lakshmi was dubbed a “deadly combo” by netizens. While Bigg Boss encouraged competition between wildcards and original housemates, Mastani and Lakshmi’s tactics often appeared more vengeful than strategic.

One of the final straws came when Mastani supported Lakshmi’s claim of inappropriate physical contact by Oneal. While the situation escalated due to Lakshmi’s exaggeration, many believed Mastani could have handled it more responsibly and diffused the tension instead of fueling it.