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The Bigg Boss house is no stranger to explosive fights and high-voltage drama, but the latest “Weekend Ka Vaar” episode has ignited a firestorm outside the house, with host Salman Khan at the centre of the controversy. The internet is ablaze with accusations of blatant favouritism towards singer-composer Amaal Mallik, following a captaincy task that went completely off the rails. The backlash has been so intense that the hashtag #HostBadlo has been trending on X (formerly Twitter) all morning.
The ‘Samrajya’ Captaincy Task That Sparked the Controversy
The drama unfolded during this week’s captaincy task, “Samrajya,” where two contenders, Amaal Mallik and popular television actress Kavita Joshi, had to build a fortress with their designated teams. The rules were simple: teams could only use materials provided and could not sabotage the opposing structure physically. However, in a moment of high tension, Amaal was seen not just snatching materials from Kavita’s side but also pushing a member of her team. This led to the immediate disqualification of his team by the task’s ‘sanchalak’ (moderator), Rohan Singh.
Salman Khan‘s ‘Weekend Ka Vaar’ Verdict: Passion or Favouritism?
While the housemates expected a straightforward verdict, what they got on “Weekend Ka Vaar” was a classic Salman Khan curveball. Instead of reprimanding Amaal Mallik for breaking fundamental rules, Khan turned his attention to the sanchalak, Rohan. He schooled Rohan for making a “hasty decision” and questioned his understanding of the game’s spirit.
“Bigg Boss is about passion, about a ‘jazbaa’ to win,” Salman declared, looking directly at Amaal. “He was showing that spirit. You can’t just disqualify someone for being aggressive in a task.”
The Bigg Boss 19 host then proceeded to grill Kavita Joshi, asking her why she didn’t “fight back” with the same intensity, effectively blaming the victim of the rule-breaking. This complete reversal of narrative, where the rule-breaker was lauded for his ‘passion’ and the rule-follower was criticized for her lack of aggression, did not sit well with the audience.
Netizens Erupt: #HostBadlo Trends on Social Media
Within minutes, social media erupted. Viewers flooded platforms with clips of the incident, juxtaposing the task footage with Salman Khan‘s commentary.
One user on X wrote, “So pushing someone and stealing is ‘jazbaa’ if you’re Amaal Mallik, but if a non-industry person did that, they’d be called a ‘gunda’. The bias is sickening. #HostBadlo #BiggBoss19″.
Another fan commented on Instagram, “Every year, Salman has his favourites. It’s become the ‘Salman Khan & Friends Show’. Amaal comes from a film family, so he gets a free pass. Unfair to contestants like Kavita who play with dignity. Time for a new, neutral host.”
A Recurring Pattern? Fans Question the Show’s Fairness
The “Host badlo” sentiment is gaining serious momentum, with many long-time fans expressing their fatigue over what they perceive as a recurring pattern of biased hosting. They argue that Salman’s personal equations and industry connections often cloud his judgement, compromising the fairness of the game.
As the house remains divided and tensions simmer, the real question is whether the show’s makers will pay heed to the deafening roar of the audience. For now, Salman Khan‘s defence of Amaal Mallik has become the season’s biggest controversy, overshadowing every other move inside the Bigg Boss 19 house and leaving a singular, powerful demand echoing across the internet: it’s time for a change.
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