The latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 19 has faced the wrath of its fanbase, mainly due to its host, Salman Khan. Fans wanted to see the actor and host deliver some hard-hitting reality checks to Amaal Mallik and his in-house friends, who are now known as the ‘bully gang.’ The week’s drama centred on the fight between Mallik and several other contestants, including Ashnoor Kaur, Abhishek Bajaj, and others.
But the manner in which Salman Khan addressed Amaal Mallik has left viewers baffled. The blame, somehow, landed squarely on Ashnoor, Abhishek, and Kunickaa Sadanand. Meanwhile, Amaal, the center of this controversy, walked away unscathed.
This incident has further fueled the audience’s negative sentiment towards Khan’s hosting this season, which many viewers have already dubbed “tired.” Moreover, many fans have accused the host of favouritism, especially towards Amaal.
During the Weekend Ka Vaar episode, Salman appeared to gloss over several key issues. He shrugged off Amaal’s now-infamous “sursuri” comment, a derogatory remark aimed at Abhishek and Ashnoor, and failed to call out the musician for his role in the heated altercations. Instead, the host seemingly handed Amaal a clean chit, blaming Abhishek for escalating the situation first.
Further complicating the matter, Salman called Ashnoor “arrogant” simply for demanding that Bigg Boss show her the footage to prove her side of the argument. To loyal fans, this was confirmation of a lopsided narrative, where the host’s personal equation appeared to supersede his professional duty to maintain fairness.
For weeks, fans have been questioning BB19’s editing, arguing that it deliberately minimizes the aggressive behaviour of Amaal’s group while focusing on the reactions of the opposing contestants. The core frustration is screen time. Many believe that the relentless focus on the ‘bully gang’ is at the expense of other, more deserving contestants who bring genuine entertainment, humour, or maturity to the house.
A large section of viewers believes that the crucial footage, the very footage Ashnoor demanded to see, is being omitted or strategically edited to protect favoured individuals, effectively misleading the millions trying to follow the events honestly.
Bigg Boss 19 is facing growing and intense public pushback against a host they feel is biased and a production team they believe is manipulating the narrative. Not only viewers, but several former BB contestants, such as Kamya Panjabi, share the same sentiment and have criticized the showrunners.
Unless the show addresses the overwhelming fan dissatisfaction and commits to a more balanced portrayal, Bigg Boss 19 risks losing the very audience it is trying so hard to glue to its screens. Stay tuned for more updates.
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