The previous episode of the Bigg Boss 19 show became one of the most critical Weekend Ka Vaar episodes when the show host, Salman Khan, unleashed on his contestant, Farrhana Bhatt, after he criticized popular TV actor Gaurav Khanna and the entire television industry. The event instantly took the audience back to the legendary Priyanka Jagga eviction episode of Bigg Boss 10 when Salman had told her to leave his house.
The burning battle has now become the buzz of the town with the hashtag of SalmanKhanVsFarrhanaBhatt taking over the social media.
Salman Khan vs Farrhana Bhatt:What Actually Happened
In the Weekend Ka Vaar, Salman challenged Farrhana Bhatt regarding her comment that demeaned TV actors, more so Gaurav Khanna, of the TV series Anupamaa. Farrhana reportedly claimed that TV actors will never be compared to film stars, and this hurt the audience and the host himself.
In a firm tone, Salman slammed her and said
“Shah Rukh Khan stage se shuru kiya tha, aaya TV par. Har industry ke log ko respect milna chahiye.”
This line received resounding cheers of approval among the audience and brought everyone into the reason why Salman Khan is held in such high regard not only as a superstar, but also as a mentor in the Bigg Boss show.
Priyanka Jagga Eviction: Fans Recall
The altercation immediately triggered direct comparisons with the eviction of Priyanka Jagga of Bigg Boss 10, which is one of the most outrageous scenes in the show of the series. At the time, Salman Khan had stormed out of the stage as he requested Priyanka to go because of her insensitive attitude.
This time the fans were experiencing the same point with his tone and anger at Farrhana Bhatt. Several viewers went to X (previously Twitter) and wrote:
“It is the Priyanka Jagga 2.0 moment! Salman does not put up with disrespect.”
Another fan commented:
“The actual check to the Bigg Boss 19 was Salman Khan vs Farrhana Bhatt.”
Gaurav Khanna Does Not Lose Face
As the mess was taking place within the Bigg Boss house, Gaurav Khanna was opting to remain elegant and composed, outside. The Anupamaa actor did not directly comment on the scandal but shared a very subtle Instagram Story in which she wrote, “Respect is not given, that it has to be earned.
Love and praise rushed in his comment section by fans. Several even mentioned the name of Salman Khan as they thanked him for championing the television fraternity so fiercely.
The Social Media Rocks the Support of Salman Khan
The hashtags such as #RespectTVActors and #SalmanKhanRocks began trending hours after the episode aired. The audience cheered Salman because he has risen against the elitism against television professionals.
One tweet read:
”Salman Khan has demonstrated once again why he is the boss. The Indian entertainment is carried by TV actors”!
Even some of the industry players like Rupali Ganguly, Hina Khan, and Nakuul Mehta quietly endorsed the moment by engaging in likes on fan clips by posting clapping emojis.
Why This Moment Matters
The Salman Khan vs Farrhana Bhatt fight is not limited to the Bigg Boss drama. It points out the ancient prejudice between the film and television actors in India. The bold stand Salman made reminded millions of people that the small screen is no less powerful and active than the big one.
Salman was also paying tribute to the past, by mentioning the names of such stars as Shah Rukh Khan, who are also actors who made it to the stage through theatre and television, which was a strong message that all artists should not be neglected regardless of their origins.
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