Abhishek Malhan and Elvish Yadav Embroiled in Controversy Over Times Square Ad
In a surprising turn of events, popular YouTubers Abhishek Malhan and Elvish Yadav, known for their professional association and close friendship on Bigg Boss OTT 2, are now caught in a flurry of controversy surrounding an advertisement displayed in New York’s Times Square. As the highly anticipated finale of the reality show draws near, the fan rivalry between the two has intensified, further fueled by the appearance of strikingly similar ads featuring the duo.
Fans of Elvish Yadav were quick to notice the advertisement for Abhishek Malhan that emerged in Times Square, allegedly resembling a previous advert for Elvish himself. While Elvish’s advertisement graced the iconic location on August 6, Abhishek’s appeared on August 12, leading to claims of imitation and copycatting. Taking to social media platforms, Elvish’s loyal supporters expressed their discontent, hinting at foul play by calling Abhishek’s ad a mimicry attempt.
Among the tweets, one fan wrote, Mubarak ho bhai… Aab to TUM LOG BHI Systumm ko follow karne lage.. Ye Jeet hai Elvis and Systumm army ki. Rahna hai to Systumm ke niche rahna hoga, while another accused Abhishek of orchestrating copied content by stating, Editing pakdi gyi u r very hosiyar bro aise kaun bhikh mangta hai.
The ad controversy further intensified during a recent episode of Bigg Boss OTT 2 when Abhishek accused Elvish of engaging in negative public relations against him outside the show. However, Elvish vehemently denied these allegations, emphasizing that if he truly desired rivalry, their friendship would never have blossomed. Abhishek, questioning the claims made against him, expressed his desire to see the situation unfold firsthand. Elvish firmly responded, highlighting their enduring bond, You have been with me from the start, do you think I can do something like this?
Following the ordeal, Elvish confided in fellow contestant Jiya Shankar, sharing his deep hurt over Abhishek’s suspicions. Devastated by the accusation, he expressed his disbelief at being considered capable of such actions. Jiya counselled him to address his grievances directly with Abhishek, leveraging their brother-like connection to mend the situation. The YouTubers subsequently discussed the issue, vowing not to let it tarnish their friendship. Nevertheless, their respective fan bases continue to instigate clashes between the two internet sensations.
As the highly anticipated finale of Bigg Boss OTT 2, hosted by Salman Khan, approaches on August 14, the top five contestants—Bebika Dhurve, Manisha Rani, Pooja Bhatt, Abhishek Malhan, and Elvish Yadav—embrace the burning anticipation. Adding to the excitement, Bigg Boss OTT alum and choreographer Nishant Bhatt will choreograph the contestants’ dance performances for the special finale episode.
The controversy surrounding the Times Square ad only intensifies the rivalry between Abhishek Malhan and Elvish Yadav as they inch closer to the finale. While their camaraderie remains intact within the confines of the reality show, their fans continue to fuel the rivalry online, eagerly awaiting the final showdown on Bigg Boss OTT 2.
