Bigg Boss Malayalam 7: Mohanlal keeps his promise, Welcomes toddler to the show
One of the cutest moments in the premiere episode of Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7 was undoubtedly when host
Mohanlal
fulfilled his promise of 'taking' the toddler who had won everyone's hearts even before the show began.
Fans will remember the viral teaser before the season premiere featuring a stubborn little girl who wanted to enter the
Bigg Boss
house, despite her tiny size and not even having teeth yet! Mohanlal appeared amused and confused about including her as a contestant but promised to 'take' her on the show someday.
True to his word, in the premiere episode, the toddler, Ize Hazel, made a special appearance alongside her parents. The little one looked adorable in a pretty frock but seemed overwhelmed by the crowd and the presence of Mohanlal himself, clinging tightly to her mother.
The mother shared that Isa has been a fan of Mohanlal from a very young age, often watching his videos and affectionately calling him 'Laletta' since she was just one year old.
In a heartwarming moment, Mohanlal held the toddler and declared, 'I have kept my word, I have 'taken' her into the show.' The host also humorously added that since she still doesn't have teeth, he would officially take her as a contestant after 20 years, a remark that brought laughter and lightened the mood.
This adorable interaction follows the earlier viral video of Ize Hazel behaving like a seasoned Bigg Boss contestant, complete with strategies and confidence, much to the amusement of viewers and the show's makers. The video had caught the attention of the production team and was even acknowledged by Mohanlal on the official platforms.
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