Actor Salman Khan appeared to address filmmaker Abhinav Kashyap’s recent allegations during the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 19.
The episode began on a celebratory note as Salman surprised contestant Tanya Mittal with a special birthday gesture, gifting her a royal singhasan (throne) inside the house. Tanya, visibly emotional, wished that Salman would become like “family” to her in Mumbai so that she would not feel unsafe living there.
However, the mood shifted when Salman indirectly responded to allegations made by Abhinav Kashyap, the director of Dabangg. Kashyap recently accused Salman of taking undue credit for the film and manipulating projects.
Salman’s Subtle Response
While addressing the housemates, Salman said:
“Jo sab mere saath attach huye hai ya huye the, aajkal unki bhi baj rahi hai. Baithe-baithe log kuch bhi and-sand bol rahe hain jinse mera talluk raha hai, aur jinhone kabhi meri tareef ki hai. Ab, they don’t quite like me anymore. Aajkal log podcast me aake utpatang baatein karte hai kyunki unke paas koi kaam nahi hai. My request to you all is, please koi kaam kar lo.”
(Translation: Those who are or were once associated with me are being targeted these days. People I have known — even those who once praised me — are now sitting and saying all sorts of nonsense. These days, people go on podcasts and talk rubbish because they have no work. My request to you all is, please get some work.)
Abhinav Kashyap’s Allegations
Abhinav Kashyap had recently appeared on a podcast where he levelled multiple allegations against Salman Khan.
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He claimed that Salman took undue credit for the success of Dabangg and manipulated film projects to suit his interests.
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He revisited an old incident from the set of Tere Naam, alleging that Salman made things so difficult for his brother Anurag Kashyap that he had to walk away from the project.
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Abhinav criticised Salman’s recent praise for Anurag’s film Nishaanchi, calling it an act of “chamchagiri” (sycophancy) meant to pacify critics.
