India, Sept. 14 -- This weekend's episode of Bigg Boss Malayalam 7 saw the host, Mohanlal, take a stand against homophobia on the show. He confronted contestant Lakshmi for her comments against fellow contestants Adhila and Noora, a same-sex couple. The actor is now receiving appreciation from former contestants and people on the internet for taking a stand against this.

Lakshmi claimed on Bigg Boss Malayalam 7 that Adhila and Noora would not be welcomed into other people's homes while questioning their relationship and their right to be on the reality TV show. An incensed Mohanlal called her out and said, "Who are the people unworthy of being welcomed into homes?"

When Lakshmi doubled down in her opinion, he hit out at her and said, "I...