💢Payal Malik Ordered to Clean Temple and Wash Utensils Amid Kali Maa Controversy

Payal Malik, the wife of famous YouTuber Armaan Malik, recently found herself at the center of a major controversy. It all began when Payal posted a video on Instagram, dressed as Goddess Kali. The way she portrayed the revered deity deeply offended many, sparking outrage across social media and prompting formal complaints against her.

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The backlash was swift and intense. To calm the storm, Payal not only deleted the video but also issued a public apology. As part of her penance, she was asked to serve at the temple—washing utensils, sweeping the floors, and helping distribute food during the community meal (langar). Alongside her husband Armaan, Payal humbly completed these tasks, with many emotional moments captured and shared online. Videos of her tearful apology at the Patiala Kali Temple went viral, as she folded her hands and sincerely asked for forgiveness from those whose religious sentiments she had hurt. She promised never to repeat such a mistake.

This wasn’t the first time Payal Malik had faced public outrage. Her life has been marked by controversy, starting with her husband Armaan’s second marriage to her best friend Kritika Malik—without divorcing Payal. Despite the unusual situation, Payal chose to stay, and the two women developed a bond akin to sisters. This unconventional arrangement led to accusations of supporting polygamy.

Payal’s stint on the reality show Bigg Boss OTT, alongside Armaan and Kritika, only added to the drama. After leaving the show, she was heavily trolled for allegedly misrepresenting a comment made by fellow contestant Vishal Pandey, which led to Armaan slapping Vishal on national television. The incident fueled even more criticism and online trolling.

At one point, Payal even posted an emotional video, announcing that she would divorce Armaan and leave with her son as soon as Kritika returned from the show. However, when Armaan came back, no such separation occurred, leading many to accuse Payal of using personal drama for publicity.

Despite these repeated controversies and public scrutiny, Payal has consistently tried to clarify her position, sometimes even blaming Kritika for the turmoil. Each time, she has faced fresh waves of criticism and been compelled to explain herself.

Now, with the Kali Maa video controversy, Payal’s troubles reached new heights. Multiple organizations filed complaints, forcing her to make a tearful visit to the temple, apologize publicly, and once again endure the harsh glare of public opinion.

Through it all, Payal Malik’s story remains a vivid example of how quickly fame can turn to infamy in the age of social media, and how one’s actions—intentional or not—can spark a firestorm that is difficult to contain.