Salman Khan reacts to Bigg Boss 20 casting criticism: 'Our selection also falters'

Salman Khan (Pic/X)

Salman Khan addressed the criticism surrounding the casting of Bigg Boss 20 during Weekend Ka Vaar, explaining how contestants are selected after an extensive process. While defending the show's casting, he urged the housemates to make the most of the opportunity.

Salman addresses casting criticism

During Weekend Ka Vaar, host Salman Khan addressed the criticism surrounding the show's casting. Talking to Amrapali Dubey, he said, "We had thought we would handpick contestants, but sometimes our selection also falters. Those who are not seen on the show, their defence mechanism is that they are doing so much in the game, but the truth is whatever you are saying or doing is not worthy of airing. And when you say that there are no shortcomings, we feel there has to be one or two ‘kameena' people in the house, right?"

Salman Khan also reflected on the show's casting process and said, "There are 1000s of people whom the Bigg Boss team meets and interviews. From those, you 16 have been chosen. It takes them eight months to lock celebrities from different fields. When you guys came here, people asked what kind of casting this was, but after a week, everyone is loving a few characters. Some people managed to change the negative connotation around them in the first week. The rest should also be doing that."

"I am not here to come and judge you. I will just share my opinions, but I want all of you to grab an opportunity and not just wait for one to come to you," Salman added.

When Salman praised Qazi Touqeer

Among the contestants who have caught the host's attention is Qazi Touqeer, whose flamboyant personality and larger-than-life antics have made him one of the most talked-about housemates in the opening week. In the episode, Salman singles out Qazi and praises him for being one of the standout personalities in the house. He tells the contestants that while there can be several people in the Bigg Boss house, there can be only one rockstar - and that title belongs to Qazi. Salman also acknowledges Qazi for leading from the front during the first week.

Bigg Boss 20 premiered on September 6 with 16 contestants, including Mahhi Vij, MC Mary Kom, Kanika Mann, Isha Rikhi, Aamrapali Dubey, Qazi Touqeer, Aasif Khan and Yung DSA, among others.