The latest episode of Bigg Boss 18 Weekend Ka Vaar witnessed a heated exchange between actor Salman Khan and fintech entrepreneur Ashneer Grover. The confrontation revolved around Grover’s remarks about Salman Khan during a past podcast, with the actor accusing him of “doglapan,” or double standards—a term popularized by Grover on Shark Tank India in 2021 and also the title of his book.
Salman Khan Calls Out Ashneer Grover
During the episode, Salman Khan confronted Grover over his previous statements about signing the actor for a brand deal. Salman said, “I have heard you speaking about me. You said, ‘We signed him for this much, signed him for that much,’ and all your figures were wrong. So then, what is with the double standards?”
For context, Grover had previously claimed during a 2022 interaction with students at Lovely Professional University that Salman Khan demanded ₹7.5 crore for a brand deal. When Grover attempted to negotiate, Khan’s manager allegedly remarked, “Sir, aap bhindi khareedne aaye ho kya? Kitni maandvali karoge?” (Are you here to buy vegetables? How much more will you bargain?)
Salman Khan addressed these comments, denying the figures and questioning Grover’s attitude. “But the way you are talking now, and the video I saw of you, this wasn’t your attitude back then,” Salman fired back, also revealing that he was unaware of Ashneer Grover’s name until it was announced during the episode.
Ashneer Grover’s Response on LinkedIn
Following the episode, Ashneer Grover took to LinkedIn to clarify his stance. In a detailed post, Grover listed his points, asserting that his remarks had been misunderstood.
He wrote:
“I hope you enjoyed the Bigg Boss weekend ka vaar! I had good fun. And I am sure the particular episode got great TRP/viewership. BTW, all of the statements below are TRUE:
- Salman is a great host & actor.
- Salman knows what works on Bigg Boss.
- I’ve always praised Salman for his sense of self and business—not a single thing demeaning said for him ever.
- My deal numbers are always correct (bank/auditor verified).
- Met Salman in an exclusive meeting on the brand collab for 3 hours in May 2019 in JW Marriott Juhu—along with the director of the ad. It’s okay if he doesn’t remember me—I wasn’t a public figure then, and he meets tons of people.
- The invite for coming as a guest on Bigg Boss was not ‘unnamed’—just like the cheque for the same 😉 And finally, I’ve got a pic with him, which I didn’t earlier (with no managers around). Thanks, Salman Khan. Keep rocking!”
Key Takeaways
The exchange between the Bollywood superstar and the entrepreneur was a significant moment on the show, blending celebrity dynamics with professional disagreements. While Salman Khan called out Grover for his alleged double standards, Grover maintained that his statements were factual and his intentions were respectful.
This clash underscores the power of public statements and the importance of clarifying one’s stance in a public domain, especially when two prominent figures are involved.
Refrence by NDTV
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