A fiery exchange between Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and fintech entrepreneur Ashneer Grover became the highlight of Bigg Boss 18‘s Weekend Ka Vaar episode. Salman confronted Grover over his past remarks about their professional dealings, accusing the former BharatPe co-founder of “doglapan” (double standards), a term popularized by Grover himself on Shark Tank India.
The Confrontation
During the episode, Salman Khan addressed Grover’s statements about signing the actor for a brand endorsement 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?”
The actor was referring to Grover’s April 2022 remarks at Lovely Professional University, where Grover had claimed Salman’s team quoted ₹7.5 crore for the deal. Grover also recounted an incident where Salman’s manager allegedly dismissed his attempts to negotiate, saying, “Sir aap bhindi khareedne aaye ho kya? Kitni maandvali karoge?” (Sir, are you here to buy vegetables? How much will you bargain?).
Salman called the figures incorrect and criticized Grover for his presentation, adding, “But the way you are talking now, and the video I saw of you, this wasn’t your attitude back then.”
Ashneer Grover’s LinkedIn Response
Past Encounters
Grover also clarified his earlier comments about the endorsement negotiations, admitting, “Maybe in the podcast, it did not come across correct.” However, Salman retorted by pointing out that Grover’s tone and attitude in the show differed from his public claims.
Adding fuel to the fire, Salman revealed he was unaware of Grover’s name until the announcement of his guest appearance. “I just got to know that you are coming here. I did not know your name also. Since I had seen your video, I recognized your face. I think you should be careful about how you present yourself,” the actor remarked.
A Relationship Revisited
The episode also touched on a past incident where Salman’s manager allegedly denied Grover a photo with the actor, citing Salman’s discomfort. Grover, at the time, criticized the actor’s “heropanti” (hero-like behavior).
Conclusion
The Bigg Boss 18 episode featuring Ashneer Grover has sparked significant buzz, with the entrepreneur’s LinkedIn post adding fuel to the already heated debate. The interaction has left fans divided, with some praising Salman’s candid approach and others supporting Grover’s transparency.
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