‘Pookie Baba’ Aniruddhacharya’s Bigg Boss 18 appearance triggers meme fest; netizens say ‘Baba ji khud maya main doob gaye’

The much-awaited premiere of Bigg Boss Season 18, themed “Time Ka Taandav,” aired on Sunday and garnered significant attention with a surprise guest appearance by spiritual leader Aniruddhacharya. Often referred to as “Pookie Baba,” he presented host Salman Khan with a copy of the Bhagavad Gita, sparking widespread social media reactions.

Social media reactions on ‘Pookie Baba’ Aniruddhacharya’s Bigg Boss 18 visit

Aniruddhacharya’s presence on Bigg Boss drew a mix of reactions, especially because of his past comments criticising the show. In the past, he had openly disapproved of the reality series, particularly its use of abusive language, and had even mentioned rejecting an offer to participate. This led to a wave of irony-laced comments on social media, with one user commenting, “Duniya ko Maya Moh se Door karte karte, Baba ji khud Maya Main doob Gaye,” pointing out the perceived contradiction between his teachings and his appearance. Another user remarked, “But ye to bol raha tha ye hamare Sanskar me nahi hai,” highlighting Aniruddhacharya’s previous stance.

Clarification on Aniruddhacharya’s appearance on Bigg Boss 18

In response to the online chatter, Aniruddhacharya’s team clarified that his role on the show was strictly as a guest and not as a contestant. His brief appearance, therefore, was more in line with spreading his spiritual message rather than being part of the show’s ongoing dynamics.

Pookie Baba’s interaction with Salman Khan

During his time on stage with Salman Khan, Aniruddhacharya took the opportunity to ask the host a lighthearted question about his much-discussed marriage plans. He asked, “Kab karenge shaadi?” to which Salman humorously replied that he is quite content being single. Aniruddhacharya, however, persisted and suggested helping Salman find a suitable match, to which Salman jokingly responded, “Humko bhagodi chahiye,” implying his preference for someone elusive.

Bigg Boss Season 18: Where to watch

Bigg Boss Season 18 premiered on Colors TV and JioCinema on October 6, with viewers eagerly tuning in for more drama, entertainment, and unexpected moments like this one.