'Bigg Boss 19': Salman praises Gaurav Khanna, calls him 'superstar'
What's the story
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan returned to his fiery avatar on Saturday's Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 19. While he reprimanded several contestants for their behavior, he also praised actor Gaurav Khanna for maintaining his composure amid provocation from Farrhana Bhatt. Khan said that even his mother, Salma, watches Khanna's shows.
Praise
Khan slams Bhatt for her derogatory comments about Khanna
During the episode, Khan defended Khanna against Bhatt's derogatory comments about his career. He said, "Farrhana, if you haven't watched Gaurav's shows, then you're ignorant. I've seen his shows and even my mother has watched them." "In which world do you live? And if he says he's a superstar and you deny it, then let me tell you he is a superstar."
Dedication
Khan lauded Khanna for his dignified response to provocations
Khan further added, "For the past 20 years, this man has been working tirelessly every single day, 18 hours a day." "Yet he responded to you in a dignified way even though you didn't stop provoking him." "Kasam khuda ki agar main bhi ghar par hota na (I swear to God even if I were in the house) I wouldn't have handled it as gracefully as Gaurav did."
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Listen to Khan here
Salman Khan defended Gaurav Khanna - My mom knows him, i know him or even praised him for his dignity or class in chaos 🔥🔥
— Shweta 💫 (@ItsReal_shweta) November 8, 2025
These words from Salman Khan hits different 👏🫶#GauravKhanna#BiggBoss19pic.twitter.com/j41sf1mR01
Provocation
What was the fight between Bhatt and Khanna?
The tension between Bhatt and Khanna escalated during last week's captaincy task when she repeatedly provoked him. She questioned his career and said, "Who are you? TV ke superstar? Neither Tanya nor I have ever seen you in any show." Despite her taunts, Khanna calmly accepted being a television superstar and promised to show her the "power of television."
Show popularity
Double eviction on the cards on Sunday
The ongoing season of Bigg Boss has been a major talking point on social media, with several controversies and heated arguments among contestants. The show is hosted by Khan, who often reprimands or praises contestants for their actions. Per the latest reports, Neelam Giri and Abhishek Bajaj will be eliminated during Sunday's episode.