Mumbai: Bollywood actor and Bigg Boss 18 host Salman Khan seems embroiled in a controversy today. Activists for PETA have called for the actor to end all forms of animals being used in the show except the one involving a donkey, which happened to be in the Bigg Boss house.
Controversy Over Donkey’s Presence in Reality Show
The controversy began when the audience saw a donkey in the house, and as expected, animal rights activists and the public were outraged. This particular episode has sparked much debate about using animals as part of entertainment segments on television and even popular reality series. It is not new to see animals being used as props in such scenarios, but the rising awareness and sensitivity towards animal rights is a relatively recent development.
PETA, which strongly believes in the teachings of animal rights and therefore attempts to prevent the exploitation of animals, sought to tackle the problem head-on with Salman Khan. The story did invoke responses, and such letters led PETA India to ask Khan to prevent further use of animals for the show.
PETA India’s Open Letter to Salman Khan
In the correspondence received from PETA India, PETA met Salman Khan with a strong condemnation of the event inside the Bigg Boss house, where a donkey was used. PETA demanded an end to the use of animals as props in the entertainment business. The letter also addressed the psychological and social disorders that such environments expose animals to, especially that of reality television—unremitting and stressful.
The letter issued read:
“We have received numerous complaints from the public, who in a very unsettling manner explain their disgust for the condition of the donkey in the Bigg Boss room.”
The organization further explained that bringing hungry animals to a place like a reality show is only for people who experience physical reactions and are subjected psychologically, thus harming them. Animals behave differently and cannot speak for themselves or say no to such exploitative arrangements. Therefore, the producers and celebrities have to take care of them.
Reasons Considered with Restraint Why Animals Should Be Used in a Show Business
PETA’s letter also copied head-on donkey incidents, widening. The problem is how animals are used in TV programs and movies without regard for their harvestable being. What is ethically controversial relative to this case is. There is an increase in society’s consciousness towards accepting animals in India and other countries. Salman Khan was frightened in the letter when he requested the program’s producers to prevent animal use. He observed animals’ stress and confusion in strange places, specifically how such factors mold their physiology and ability to help. That is why, in their application, they explained why the donkey should not participate in the show. But instead, be taken to a shelter where it will be safe and happy with other animals. This step, PETA said, would provide a middle ground without casting aside humane concerns, ensuring that. The rights of the animals are well protected.
PETA’s Call to Action – What Followed the PETs Campaign
PETA India’s call to action included several demands that were very specific to the circumstances. One was to remove the donkey from the show’s environment and transport it to a safe place to rehabilitate it. PETA India also advised the producers of Bigg Boss 18 and others. It said that measures should be taken to ensure that animals are not used as props in the following episodes of television reality shows.
This appeal made by PETA ended with the expectation that Salman Khan. A prominent and powerful individual would advocate for his appeal against cruelty to animals in the entertainment industry.
Animal Rights Activism
It is an incident that has highlighted the concern of animal welfare in the entertainment industry. The population is raising awareness and consciousness regarding animal rights. Animal advocacy groups such as PETA are demanding stricter rules and putting forward humane treatment. Compassionate Towards Animals: Salman Khan, widely accepted and popular, can influence how animals are treated in the entertainment industry. By doing this, Bigg Boss 18 would be in the good books of animal welfare activists. And foster new trends in television and cinema, which are yet to be. This case reinforces the notion that every living being. Whether human or animal, they should be treated with dignity, love, and respect.
