This is not to say that Bigg Boss is an inherently progressive show. The on-air conversation especially assumes significance when considering the fact that it was being broadcast by Asianet, a leading regional channel that has, like many others, thrived on regressive and misogynistic primetime TV serials to cater to an audience belonging to a fundamentally patriarchal society. So there is no reason for you to go out of your way and tell everyone ,” she tells Ashwin. Besides, there is also no requirement that you talk about it. People have their personal spaces when it comes to matters like this. What followed was a sensitive and respectful conversation on the politics of ‘coming out’, with Jasmine pointing out to Ashwin that it was not his responsibility to explain his sexual orientation to anyone else.
