Malti Chahar, an Indian actress and writer, gained public attention through her participation in the reality show Bigg Boss 19. She is also known as the sister of cricketer Deepak Chahar. In a recent interview, she revealed the struggles she faced while navigating her career in the entertainment industry and expressed her discontent with the media’s portrayal of her relationship with her parents.
On December 28, 2025, Malti responded to media narratives that she felt misrepresented her experiences. In a message shared on social media, she criticized the continuous dragging of her parents into discussions and interviews, emphasizing that her words were being manipulated for sensationalism. She urged the media to focus on her, voicing concern for her parents who have already endured significant challenges.
Reflecting on her upbringing, Malti recounted the strain her parents’ discord placed on her as the elder sibling. She had to endure their constant arguments while her brother found refuge in cricket. Despite her aspirations of entering the entertainment field, she faced pressure from her father, who had different expectations for her future.
Malti mentioned that her dream of participating in the Miss India beauty pageant clashed with her father’s desire for her to become an IPS officer. She described a restrictive environment where her, forcing her to conform to her father’s wishes, which affected her self-esteem. The constraints on her personal expression, including maintaining a short hairstyle until her late teens, left lasting impressions on her.
During her conversation, she revealed that her parents have been living apart for over 13 years. The separation and its impact on her emotional well-being were significant, especially during periods of conflict when she had no escape from the tension within their small home. She recounted harrowing moments when she was caught in physical altercations between her parents, highlighting the emotional turmoil it caused her.
Malti Chahar was born on November 15, 1990, in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. She made her acting debut in the film Manicure in 2017 and gained considerable fame through her participation in Bigg Boss 19 where she was the second wild card entrant, leaving just before the finale.
Her insights bring attention to the personal challenges that often accompany public figures, encouraging a broader dialogue about mental health and familial relationships in the spotlight.