Amid speculations about her future on the popular reality
show Bigg Boss Tamil, star contestant, and people’s favourite Oviya walked out
of the show citing mental health issues.
In the episode aired on Saturday, after much deliberation,
Oviya chose to walk out of the show as she felt she could not handle her
emotions. She was seen expressing her love for a fellow contestant Aarav, and
said that it wasn’t possible for her to stay away. “I think I love Arav too
much… I am not able to control it. That’s why I want to go,” she was seen
saying.
The Kalavani actor also said that character gap between her
and the rest of inmates could not be bridged. “I got what I came here for –
experiences and love. I don’t know if I will beat the show. But I have realised
that true love never fails. I am happy,” she said.
The actor made the decision after a visible struggle, where
she consulted a psychiatrist multiple times. Initially, she was seen telling
Snehan that she was going to try to handle her feelings, she later changed her
mind.
In the past, she had expressed her affection towards Aarav
multiple times on the show. Aarav, who allegedly did not have an issue with
Oviya’s gestures earlier had started giving her the cold-shoulder in the past
week. The actual moment of Oviya’s exit was significantly devoid of emotion on
her behalf. The actor hurriedly left as soon as the door opened without much
dialogue, unlike the show’s previous exits.
Several housemates were in tears after she left the house.
Snehan, who Oviya was close with, was inconsolable. The latest entrant Bindu,
Raiza and Juliana were also in tears about her exit. Notably, Raiza and Juliana
have had dramatic tiffs with Oviya earlier on the show. While Shakthi and
Gayathri were sympathetic they were not as forgiving as Raiza, who was seen to
be regretting her behaviour towards Oviya.
Following the show’s convention, Kamal called Oviya on the
sets and had a chat with her. The young actor was welcomed with a thunderous
applause, with cries of ‘Oviya, we love you’ echoing in the air. Saying that
her decision to walk out of the show and its timing was right, Kamal wished her
well.
“This generation accepts you with all your flaws,” said
Kamal. Oviya, on the other hand, said that she feels more responsible after all
the love she has received. “This love that you show me is very special. I
didn’t expect this at all when I first came in,” she said. She also promised to
do more for the society as a gesture for all the acceptance she has received.
When asked if she wanted to say anything to the housemates,
Oviya said, “I love you Aarav” amid much protests from the audience. The
episode on Saturday had multiple high notes, the most significant one being
host Kamal Haasan reprimanding the channel for being indifferent and
insensitive about mental illness.
