The latest "Weekend Ka Vaar" episode of Bigg Boss 19 witnessed Salman Khan addressing recent controversies, particularly Farhana Bhatt's remarks towards Gaurav Khanna. Khan didn't hold back, expressing his disappointment and emphasizing the importance of respect within the house.
The controversy stemmed from a captaincy task where Farhana made disparaging comments about Gaurav Khanna's career, calling him a "TV ka superstar" in a dismissive tone and questioning his relevance. These remarks angered fans and fellow contestants alike. Salman Khan took strong exception to this, reminding everyone that Bigg Boss is a test of personality and not a platform to demean someone's profession or gender. He emphasized that entertainment should never come at the expense of respect.
Salman Khan made it clear that Farhana was in the wrong, stating, "My mom knows Gaurav Khanna. So, I know him. Who even knows you all?". This statement, as reported by India Forums, highlighted Gaurav's established presence in the television industry and underscored the disrespectfulness of Farhana's comments. According to Menafn.com, Salman also said he was "embarrassed" by Farhana's behavior. He further added, "TV ki aukaat hi nahi hai ke aap ispe nazar aao. I am toh embarrassed".
The host also addressed Farhana's use of offensive language, not only towards Gaurav but also towards Mridul Tiwari and his fans. Salman specifically called out Farhana for saying "Mridul ke fans dub kar mar jaye?". Moreover, her earlier comment, "Tu aurat hai," was widely criticized as sexist and disrespectful. The Times of India reports that Salman read out a book of Farhana's offensive remarks and shamed her for her comments on Gaurav, Malti and Pranit's medical exit. He warned her that she was harming her own image and even suggested that "If you think this platform is too small for you, the door's open".
Conversely, Salman praised Gaurav's composure and contribution to Indian television. According to India Forums, Salman told Gaurav that "Gaurav, you showed great control, if it were me, I don't know what I'd have done! If someone targeted my career, who knows what would happen!". He also reminded the housemates of Gaurav's stature in the entertainment industry.
The episode also saw Salman exposing Neelam Giri's gossip-driven game and Tanya Mittal's manipulative tactics. He mocked Tanya and Farrhana’s self-proclaimed "spiritual" and "peace activist" labels.
Social media erupted with support for Gaurav and appreciation for Salman's fairness, with hashtags like #SalmanKhan, #GauravKhanna, and #FarhanaBhatt trending on X. The confrontation has sparked broader conversations about gender sensitivity and respect within reality television. The incident is expected to bring a significant shift in group dynamics within the Bigg Boss 19 house.
