Famous YouTuber Payal Malik in Hot Water After Kali Maa Avatar Video, Issues Public Apology

Payal Malik, the popular wife of YouTuber Armaan Malik, found herself at the center of a major controversy this week after posting a video on her Instagram where she appeared in the avatar of Hindu goddess Kali Maa. The video quickly went viral — but not for positive reasons. Instead, it triggered a wave of public anger, with viewers accusing Payal of hurting religious sentiments.

The backlash was fast and intense. Payal’s portrayal of Kali Maa outraged religious devotees, resulting in formal complaints being filed against her. Faced with mounting criticism, the influencer was compelled to delete the video from her Instagram and issue a heartfelt public apology.

As part of her apology and to atone for her actions, Payal Malik, alongside her husband Armaan Malik, visited Patiala’s Kali Mandir. There, the couple was seen performing community service by washing utensils and sweeping the temple premises. Videos of a visibly emotional Payal apologizing and participating in the langar (community kitchen) have been widely shared across social media platforms.

During her visit to the temple, Payal folded her hands and apologized to those whose religious emotions were hurt by her video. She assured the public that she would never repeat such a mistake.

Not Payal Malik’s First Controversy

This is not the first time Payal Malik has drawn public ire. The YouTuber has found herself embroiled in multiple controversies, many stemming from her unconventional personal life. Payal’s husband, Armaan Malik, famously married Payal’s best friend Kritika without divorcing Payal, and all three currently live together under one roof. This unusual arrangement has led to repeated allegations that Payal promotes polygamy, something many critics claim sets a poor example.

Payal and Armaan’s stint on acclaimed reality show Bigg Boss OTT further fueled controversy. A heated incident occurred when Armaan slapped contestant Vishal Pandey on national television, allegedly provoked by Payal’s presentation of Vishal’s comments toward Kritika. The incident led to an online backlash, with viewers accusing Payal of misleading others and exaggerating situations for attention.

Shortly after leaving Bigg Boss OTT, Payal faced online trolling and announced in a teary video that she was planning to divorce Armaan and leave their home with her son. However, the divorce never materialized, and she continued living with Armaan and Kritika. This led many to accuse her of staging drama for publicity.

The controversies didn’t stop there. Payal further stirred debate by openly calling herself Armaan’s “legal wife” in response to rumors and criticism, shifting blame to Kritika and sparking yet another round of heated discussions online.

Troubles Continue for Payal

Following her recent Kali Maa video, things have only escalated for Payal Malik, as multiple organizations filed complaints against her, forcing her to make a public apology at the temple. Videos from her visit show her tearfully asking for forgiveness.

Despite repeated public apologies, Payal Malik continues to draw criticism and controversy online — a trend that seems unlikely to end anytime soon.