Ashneer Grover’s Fiery Reaction Post Bigg Boss 18 Appearance with Salman Khan

Ashneer Grover, former Shark Tank India judge and entrepreneur, took to social media to pen a lengthy post after his recent appearance on Bigg Boss 18, hosted by Salman Khan. The weekend episode saw Salman confronting Ashneer over past controversial statements, sparking reactions and speculation online.

The Confrontation on Bigg Boss 18

In the episode, Salman pulled Ashneer up for statements the entrepreneur had made in a viral podcast clip, where he had mentioned a previous meeting with Salman during an ad campaign for BharatPe. In the clip, Ashneer had shared insights into Salman’s personality, praising his business acumen but mentioning that Salman had specific requests about how he wanted to be portrayed in the ad. Salman dismissed the remarks, stating he had no memory of meeting Ashneer in the past, which left Ashneer speechless during the live confrontation.

Ashneer’s Social Media Post

Following the episode, Ashneer took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle, sharing a picture from the Bigg Boss stage where he was seen shaking hands with Salman. He penned a long post expressing his thoughts on the incident.

“I hope everyone enjoyed the Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss. I certainly had a great time and am sure it garnered excellent TRPs and viewership,” Ashneer began, tactfully hinting at the popularity of his appearance. He went on to acknowledge Salman as a fantastic host and actor, emphasizing that he had always respected Salman’s self-awareness and business skills.

Ashneer also recounted a three-hour exclusive meeting with Salman back in May 2019 at JW Marriott in Juhu, during which they discussed an advertisement campaign for BharatPe. According to Ashneer, Salman’s memory of this meeting might have faded due to his busy schedule, but it was a significant moment for him as he wasn’t yet a public figure at the time.

Addressing the Controversy

Ashneer admitted that his comments on the podcast, where he discussed Salman’s preferences during the ad shoot, might have come across as disrespectful. He recalled how Salman had requested to be portrayed in a “larger-than-life” manner in the ad, citing the failure of his movie Tubelight as an example of why he was mindful of his on-screen image. In the podcast, Ashneer had also praised Salman’s intelligence and understanding of branding but mentioned that Salman’s team had been strict about not allowing photographs with the actor during their meeting.

Salman’s Reaction

During the Bigg Boss episode, Salman called out Ashneer’s remarks, saying they lacked respect and had a condescending tone. Salman further pointed out that Ashneer should be careful about how he presents himself publicly, given his growing stature as a public figure. Ashneer, on the show, apologized for his statements, clarifying that there was no disrespect intended.

Concluding Thoughts

In his social media post, Ashneer expressed gratitude for the opportunity to appear on Bigg Boss and shared his appreciation for Salman’s charisma and hosting skills. While he acknowledged the misunderstanding, he refrained from diving deeper into the confrontation, leaving viewers and fans to form their own opinions about the incident.

The interaction between Salman Khan and Ashneer Grover has since become a talking point, sparking debates about the dynamics of public personas and the impact of candid statements in media interviews.