Mumbai: Singer Rahul Vaidya has drawn criticism on social media following a remark about intimacy in marriage on Dhamaal With Pati Patni Aur Panga. A clip from the show’s premiere has gone viral, showing his wife, actor Disha Parmar, appearing shocked and embarrassed as fellow contestants react to his comment.

The controversy has centred on a portion of the exchange in which the audio is muted, leaving viewers to infer the nature of Rahul’s remark from the reactions of those around him. Several social media users have accused the singer of disrespecting his wife, while others have questioned the show’s editing for retaining the scene with the audio removed.

The clip was shared on Reddit, where users debated whether the remark was appropriate for a television programme featuring married couples. Neither Rahul nor Disha has publicly responded to the criticism over the viral video.

Rahul Vaidya’s remark sparks controversy

The incident occurred during a segment hosted by Munawar Faruqui, who asked the male contestants to name five things their wives used to do before marriage but no longer do.

When Rahul began answering, the audio was muted at one point. The reactions of the other contestants, judges and audience members suggested that his response referred to intimacy in his marriage with Disha.

Arjun Bijlani and his wife, Neha Swami, were among those who reacted to the remark.

Arjun responded, “Arrey bachche kaise ho rahe hain tumhare?” meaning, “Then how are you having children?” Neha added, “Tu hi toh bata raha hai,” or “You’re the one saying it, after all.”

Their comments added to the moment’s awkwardness, with other people on the show also appearing surprised by Rahul’s answer.

Since the original remark was muted in the clip, its precise wording cannot be established from the video. The online debate has largely focused on the reactions and the perceived nature of the comment.

Disha Parmar appears embarrassed

Disha appeared taken aback by her husband’s response and asked him, “Are you mad?”

Actor Archana Puran Singh also reacted with an emphatic “What!” while Diya Aur Baati Hum actor Deepika Singh remarked, “Allowed nahi hai TV pe bolna,” meaning that such a statement was not permitted on television.

Disha subsequently lowered her head, appearing embarrassed by the exchange.

The conversation continued as Rahul listed other things he believed Disha no longer did. These included cooking, asking his mother about her well-being, taking good pictures of him and choosing clothes for him.

The discussion left host Munawar and actor Sonali Bendre appearing uncomfortable. Rahul then remarked that people were too interested in his personal life, prompting Disha to question what he was saying.

As the exchange continued, Archana attempted to explain the question to the contestants. Rahul maintained that he had already answered it.

Disha eventually told him, “Arrey mat hi bolo kuch, galat hi bologe, aur kya. Abhi chup raho,” which translates to, “Just don’t say anything. You’ll only say the wrong thing. Now stay quiet.”

Her response became another point of discussion among viewers following the clip.

Reddit users criticise the exchange

The video prompted a wave of reactions on Reddit, with several users questioning Rahul’s choice of words and the way he spoke about his marriage on television.

One user wrote, “This is such disrespect to his wife.” Another commented, “He is like that only from BB time. No respect.”

A third user expressed uncertainty about the exact remark because the audio had been muted, writing, “Wtf, this is downright cheap if he actually said so.” The user also questioned the decision to make aspects of a couple’s personal life part of a televised entertainment format.

Another comment described the exchange as an example of insulting and disrespecting one’s spouse.

Some users also challenged Rahul’s suggestion that audiences were overly interested in his personal life. One commenter argued that the singer himself had brought private matters into the conversation on national television.

These comments represent individual reactions on social media and do not establish a consensus among viewers. The precise words that triggered the responses also remain unclear from the muted clip.

Viewers question the show’s editing

The criticism was not limited to Rahul’s behaviour. Some viewers also questioned why the programme’s makers chose to mute the remark rather than remove the exchange altogether.

One Reddit user argued that the production team could have edited out the section or reshot it instead of leaving viewers to interpret what had been said.

The editing became a central part of the debate because the muted audio created uncertainty about Rahul’s exact words while preserving the visible reactions of the other people on the set.

For some viewers, the scene’s presentation made the moment appear more controversial. Others focused on the fact that the programme had included the exchange in the first place.

The clip has therefore generated two related discussions: whether Rahul’s comment was appropriate and whether the show’s editing contributed to the online backlash.

A couples’ show becomes the centre of debate

Dhamaal With Pati Patni Aur Panga features celebrity couples participating in conversations and entertainment segments centred on married life and relationships.

The question posed by Munawar invited contestants to talk about changes they had noticed in their spouses since marriage. Rahul’s answer, and the reactions that followed, shifted attention from the light-hearted premise to a more personal discussion.

Such formats often rely on candid exchanges and humorous observations about relationships. However, when comments involve private aspects of married life, they can also prompt questions about boundaries, consent and how couples choose to discuss personal matters in public.

In this instance, the muted audio has made it difficult for viewers to assess the original remark in full. The available clip shows the reactions of the people present, but it does not provide a complete record of what Rahul said.

Rahul and Disha yet to respond

Neither Rahul Vaidya nor Disha Parmar has publicly addressed the online criticism over the clip at the time of reporting.

The controversy continues to centre on the reactions shown in the video, the interpretation of Rahul’s muted remark and the show’s decision to retain the exchange.

Until the exact wording is available or either of the couple comments publicly, conclusions about the remark’s precise meaning remain uncertain.

For now, the clip has brought Dhamaal With Pati Patni Aur Panga into an online debate over personal boundaries in reality television, while viewers continue to discuss Rahul’s response and Disha’s visible reaction.