The upcoming Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 18 promises to deliver high-voltage drama as host Salman Khan takes center stage to confront entrepreneur Ashneer Grover, the co-founder of BharatPe. The confrontation stems from Ashneer’s public statements about his dealings with Salman Khan as the brand ambassador for BharatPe, including controversial comments about the financial negotiations involved.
In a preview clip released by the show’s makers, Salman is seen directly addressing the comments made by Ashneer during a podcast. The exchange provides a rare, candid glimpse into the dynamics between the Bollywood superstar and the sharp-tongued entrepreneur.
The Face-Off: Salman’s Sharp Questions to Ashneer
As Ashneer makes his entry into the Bigg Boss house, Salman wastes no time in addressing the elephant in the room. Referring to Ashneer’s public remarks, Salman questions:
“Maine aapko mere baare mein kehta huye suna hai kuch. Aapne kaha ki humne to isko itne me sign karliya, utne me sign kar liya. Sab figures bhi apne galat de diya. Toh phir doglapan kya?”
(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?)
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Ashneer, appearing slightly taken aback, attempts to justify his remarks, saying:
“Aapko jab humne brand ambassador liya, I think that was one of the smartest moves I made.”
(When we took you as a brand ambassador, I think that was one of the smartest moves I made.)
However, Salman, unimpressed, counters:
“Lekin jis hisaab se ab aap baat kar rahe hai, vo jo maine aapka video dekha hai. Yeh aapka attitude vaha par nahi tha.”
(But the way you are talking now, and the video I saw of you, this wasn’t your attitude back then.)
Ashneer Grover’s Side of the Story
Ashneer, known for his candid and no-nonsense demeanor, tries to downplay the controversy. He explains that his comments during a podcast were perhaps misinterpreted:
“Maybe in the podcast, it did not come across correct.”
However, Salman humorously yet pointedly takes another jab, saying:
“Lekin jaise yeh hai, yeh barabar aa raha hai yeh.”
(But as it is now, this seems just right.)
Ashneer’s Version of the Negotiation
For context, Ashneer had earlier shared the story of signing Salman Khan as BharatPe’s brand ambassador during a visit to Lovely Professional University. In his talk, he revealed the challenges of negotiating with Salman’s team. Initially quoted a fee of ₹7.5 crores, Ashneer recounted his efforts to reduce the cost due to budget constraints.
“Mere ko overnight trust generate karna tha. To mere yeh laga ki mai Salman Khan ko brand ambassador leta hu. Saadhe saat crore rupaye lagenge, par maine maandvali karke saade chaar me maan gaya.”
(I needed to generate trust overnight, so I thought of taking Salman Khan as the brand ambassador. They quoted ₹7.5 crores, but I negotiated it down to ₹4.5 crores.)
His candid recounting of the deal included humorous anecdotes, like being asked by Salman’s manager if he was “buying vegetables” due to the extensive bargaining.
A Weekend of Drama and Revelations
This episode is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about in Bigg Boss 18’s history, blending humor, drama, and raw emotions. Fans are eager to see how the confrontation unfolds and whether the two influential personalities find common ground.
With Salman Khan’s sharp wit and Ashneer Grover’s fearless attitude, the episode promises unmissable entertainment. As always, Salman’s ability to hold the audience’s attention with his straightforward and humorous style ensures that the Weekend Ka Vaar episode will be packed with memorable moments.