Mumbai: I Was Pushed Beyond Limits”: Sonali Raut Alleges Scabies skin infestation which is highly contagious disease , Starvation, Sleep Deprivation and Extremely Unhygienic Conditions in Legal Notice to Bigg Boss Marathi 6 Makers Jiostar n Endemol - Banijayasia Production
Reality Television is once again under scrutiny after actress n model Sonali Raut reportedly sent a legal notice to the makers of Bigg Boss Marathi 6, alleging severe mental and physical distress during her time on the show including claims of contracting “Scabies” highly contagious skin disease due to unhygienic living conditions..
According to sources close to the development, Sonali has accused the production team of subjecting contestants to “extreme and unsafe conditions,” which she says led to serious health consequences. The actress reportedly developed scabies, a contagious skin condition, which she attributes to the unhygienic environment inside the house. She claims that the condition continues to affect her even after leaving the show.
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She alleged disturbing conditions inside the house stating
“The environment was extremely unhygienic. There were big rats inside the kitchen eating away the grocery n same was being used to cook n contestants to feed on..
The food that came from Endemol Production during “Weekend ka War” had cockroaches coming out of the food .
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Apr 2, 2026“As a part of punishment only one washroom was used for all 17contestants in which people used to smoke, litter, eat food , chicken, eggshells n dead rats around as you know men and women are different.
Unhygienic conditions was to such extent due to shortage of single towel , bed sheets, napkins people used each other’s towels, bedsheets n it was not changed for days.
Sonali also claimed that basic necessities were not adequately provided only 17 toothbrushes n razors by second week had to borrow from each other.
There were times I was left starving n didn’t have proper food, no proper sleep…
Electronic appliances like microwave, clothes dryers which were there were used from Bigboss Hindi because it had stickers of previous contestants like Amaal , Tanya n Mridul..
Appliances were not hygienic n not properly maintained
2 days prior to the episode of “Weekend ka War “ She requested the cameras n Rietesh Deshmukh to evict her because of the infection she is suffering but channel n production house viciously with an intention to save their esteemed reputation they deliberately edited the part..
My Agreement was shared with the fellow contestants which is clearly a breach of trust.
The legal notice reportedly highlights concerns over inadequate medical attention and alleged negligence on the part of the show’s management. She has demanded accountability from the makers and called for stricter safety and hygiene protocols for contestants in future seasons.
“I trusted the platform, but my health and well-being were compromised. There needs to be accountability so that no one else suffers like this,” Sonali stated.
This controversy has reignited conversations among fans and industry insiders about the ethical boundaries of reality television. While Bigg Boss Marathi is known for its intense format and dramatic tasks, critics argue that contestant welfare must remain a top priority.
As of now, the makers of the show have not issued an official response to the allegations. Meanwhile, Sonali’s claims have intensified the debate around the fine line between entertainment and exploitation in reality TV
