The latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode of the popular reality show Bigg Boss 19 delivered a potent cocktail of celebration and controversy. Host Salman Khan, while engaging with the contestants, took a sharp, indirect dig at recent allegations made against him by filmmaker Abhinav Kashyap. The episode, however, began on a much warmer note with a special birthday celebration for contestant Tanya Mittal.
A Birthday Surprise and an Emotional Wish
Salman Khan kicked off the weekend special by surprising Tanya Mittal for her birthday. In a heartfelt gesture, he presented her with a special singhasan (throne) inside the Bigg Boss house. The contestant was visibly moved by the host's warm wishes.
Tanya, becoming emotional, shared a personal wish with Salman. She expressed her desire for the superstar to become like family to her in Mumbai, so she would no longer feel unsafe living in the city. This moment added a layer of genuine sentiment to the high-octane atmosphere of the show.
Salman Khan's Veiled Retort to Podcast Allegations
The tone of the episode shifted when Salman Khan turned his attention to recent external comments. Without naming anyone directly, he made pointed remarks clearly aimed at Dabangg director Abhinav Kashyap's recent podcast appearances.
"People who were attached to me or have been attached to me, their true colors are showing nowadays," Salman stated. He added, "Sitting idle, people are saying all sorts of nonsensical things about those they were once connected to, and who once praised me. Now they don't quite like me anymore. These days, people come on podcasts and talk rubbish because they have no work. My request to you all is — please find some work."
He further advised the housemates to maintain professionalism, emphasizing, "No matter what, get up and go to work." This was widely interpreted as a rebuttal to Kashyap's claims.
Context: Abhinav Kashyap's Explosive Claims
For the uninitiated, Abhinav Kashyap, the director of the first Dabangg film, recently made a series of shocking allegations against Salman Khan in a podcast interview. Kashyap accused the actor of taking undue credit for the success of Dabangg. He also hinted at issues like addiction and manipulation.
Furthermore, Kashyap revisited old industry tensions. He alleged that during the making of Tere Naam, Salman Khan created such significant difficulties for his brother, acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, that he was forced to abandon the project. Abhinav also labeled Salman's recent praise for Anurag's film Nishaanchi as mere "flattery and chamchagiri" (sycophancy), calling it a strategy to silence critics.
Celebrations Conclude the Episode
Despite the underlying tension from Salman's comments, the episode concluded on a festive and joyful note. Tanya Mittal made a fun wish, asking fellow contestant Shehbaz to play her role inside the house. The birthday celebrations were amplified when music composer Amaal Malik sang a soulful song dedicated to Tanya.
The festivities wrapped up with a lively and energetic performance by contestants Pranit and Amaal Malik, lighting up the stage with music and laughter, ensuring the audience was left with a sense of entertainment after a drama-filled episode.
