Ashneer Grover has seemingly hit back at Salman Khan by taking a sly dig at the superstar and his hosting of Bigg Boss. He spoke about how a reality show has to be about the contestants and not the host
Ashneer Grover and Salman Khan
Ashneer Grover and Salman Khan's infamous rivalry is no secret. They have on multiple occasions locked horns on social media, levelling accusations against each other. They have also expressed disappointment with each other’s conduct. The two had been silent for several months now, hinting that they might have mend ways. However, Ashneer Grover's recent comments suggest otherwise. It must be noted that Salman Khan is currently hosting Bigg Boss 19, while the entrepreneur has turned into a host for a new reality show, Rise and Fall.
Ashneer Grover takes a dig at Salman Khan
Recently, while talking about his new show, Grover indirectly took a dig at Salman Khan. Although he did not clearly name Salman Khan or Bigg Boss 19, it was very evident that he was talking about the superstar and his controversial reality show. Talking to News18, he said, “Reality shows have to be about contestants. Fortunately, or unfortunately, in India we have had a very big show which has had a very big superstar. And therefore, it’s become more about him than the contestants' right. But the fact is, who is putting in the hours? Bhai aap to ek weekend mein aa rahe ho. Jo 24 ghante lage hain woh to contestant lage hue hain. (You come over the weekend and go. It is the contestants who are at it 24 hours)."
He added, “The balance of power has to go back to contestants and the content that come out of contestants. Rather than it being hijacked by someone you know who comes over weekend."
Ashneer Grover and Salman Khan controversy
The drama between Salman and Ashneer started when the latter, in one of his previous interviews, recollected an incident with the Dabangg star. He claimed that he met the actor during a sponsored ad shoot, and Salman’s manager told him that the superstar wouldn’t take a photo with him.
Ashneer had claimed, “Salman Khan se mila hoon. Usko humne sponsor rakha tha, toh uske shoot ke liye mila tha. Shoot se pehle mila tha usko brief karne ke liye ki company kya hai. Toh teen ghante baitha tha uske saath, uske manager ne bol diya ki photo nahi khichwani hai, sir thoda bura maan jaate hain. Maine kaha saale, maine bola, nahi khichwaunga photo, bhaad main ja tu. Matlab aisi kaunsi heropanti ho gayi (I met Salman when I briefed him for a sponsored ad shoot. I sat with him for three hours and then his manager told me that Salman would not take a photo with me. I told him I won’t take a picture, you go to hell)."
Later in 2024, Ashneer appeared on Bigg Boss 18 as a guest on the Weekend Ka Vaar episode and shared thatage with Salman Khan. During their chat, Salman had schooled him and lashed out at him over his controversial statements in the past. Salman also seemingly mocked Grover and urged him to be careful regarding what he says or how he presents himself.
Salman had said, “Meeting was not held with you but with your team. Maybe you were also present there. We have not had any discussions. I saw what you said. You presented that we had fooled you. This is wrong. Those numbers were wrong." Grover later apologised to Salman and clarified that he did not intend to disrespect him.
Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
