In a gripping episode of Bigg Boss 18, actor Salman Khan took former Shark Tank India judge and BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover to task over controversial statements made in the past. During the episode, Salman confronted Ashneer about remarks he made regarding their professional collaboration and Ashneer’s claim about signing Salman as a brand ambassador at a specific price. Salman grilled Ashneer, saying, “Aapne kaha ki, ‘Humne toh isko itne mein sign kardiya.’ Uska figure bhi aapne galat de diya. Toh phir yeh dogalapan kya hai?”
Ashneer tried to defend himself by calling the decision to make Salman a brand ambassador “one of the smartest moves” he ever made. However, Salman pointed out that Ashneer’s current attitude didn’t match what he had seen in a prior video.
Fans React to Ashneer Grover’s Nervousness
Fans on social media couldn’t help but notice how uncharacteristically subdued Ashneer appeared in Salman’s presence. Known for his bold and outspoken personality, Ashneer seemed nervous and deferential throughout the conversation. One fan commented, “Jii jii kar raha hai,” while another said, “First time I have seen Ashneer scared and nervous like this.”
Ashneer’s attempt to clarify his past remarks by attributing them to a podcast misunderstanding didn’t go unnoticed. The dramatic shift in his demeanor led to many memes and comments online, with one user humorously noting, “Shark ko aquarium se uthake katori mein dal diya bhai ne.” After Ranveer Singh, Mukesh Khanna rejects Tiger Shroff as the new Shaktimaan: ‘He is still a child among children’
Ashneer’s Previous Comments on Salman Resurface
Ashneer’s earlier comments about Salman Khan also became a hot topic of discussion. On the Vagehra Vagehra podcast, Ashneer shared an anecdote about being denied a photo with Salman despite spending three hours briefing him about BharatPe. He expressed his frustration at the time, saying, “Maine bola nahi khichwaunga photo, bhaad mein jaa tu, aisi kaunsi heropanti hogayi.”
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Fans have been quick to connect this earlier frustration with Ashneer’s current reserved behavior on the show, making it a moment of reckoning for the business tycoon. Social media users summed it up succinctly: “Doglapan (double standard) is personal.”
Salman Khan’s ability to bring out this unusual side of Ashneer Grover has added a fresh dynamic to Bigg Boss 18, leaving fans eagerly anticipating more such confrontations.