Bigg Boss 20 began on September 6, and the buzz turned into debate over its cast. Many viewers felt the line-up lacked star power. Salman Khan has now addressed this criticism during a recent episode of the show.
Why Salman Khan Broke His Silence On Bigg Boss 20
As reported by Hindustan Times, fans had been unhappy with the Bigg Boss 20 cast since day one. Sixteen contestants entered this season, yet many viewers felt the house lacked familiar faces. On the show’s most recent Weekend Ka Vaar segment, Salman decided to address the growing backlash directly. Turning to contestant Amrapali Dubey, he wanted to know if the house felt incomplete to her. Her response gave him the opening he was looking for.
Salman admitted that the team tries hard to pick contestants well. But sometimes, he said, the selection still falls short. He joked that a house with no difficult or dramatic people would feel strange to watch. It was a light comment, yet it also matched what many fans had already been saying online. Instead of brushing off the criticism, he chose to laugh along with it. That playful response softened the mood.
This is not a new move for the show. Past seasons faced similar complaints early on too. Yet the drama usually builds once nominations and rivalries begin. So the noise around casting may fade soon. Salman Khan seemed calm about the situation. His tone showed confidence rather than worry.
Bigg Boss 20 Contestants React To The Comments
In the same episode, Salman also spoke directly to a few individual contestants. He asked pointed questions about how their game had gone so far. Aman Gandhi was called out for talking about being the show’s biggest presence without living up to it on screen. It was a clear reminder that simply being present on the show is not enough.
Some contestants, though, earned praise instead. Qazi Touqeer stood out during the first week, and Salman said so openly. This mix of praise and criticism shows the issue was never about talent. It was about how the whole group came together as one unit.
The contestant pool spans several different backgrounds this year. Television names Mahhi Vij and Amrapali Dubey bring soap opera familiarity, and musicians Qazi Touqeer and Yung DSA add a different kind of star pull. A social media creator, a YouTuber, and boxer Mary Kom complete an otherwise unconventional line-up. On paper, this mix looks solid enough for good television. Still, without enough familiar television faces, many viewers found it hard to connect early on.
The Road Ahead For Bigg Boss 20
Meanwhile, the game itself has already brought real drama, casting talk aside for now. Contestants this year get two separate lives to guard against sudden elimination. Uditi Singh also gave up one life this week after low audience support. House captain Yung DSA also used his power this week to strip Kanika Mann of her vardaan.
These early twists show the show does not need star power alone. As tasks and rivalries grow, the casting debate will likely fade. This pattern plays out almost every season. Bigg Boss 20 seems to be following it so far.
For now, Salman Khan seems unbothered by all the noise around him. His sarcastic reply shows he trusts the process a lot more than early reactions online. Whether the season truly wins people over will depend on the contestants themselves. Until then, the show continues to stream on JioHotstar and air on Colors TV, leaving viewers to form their own verdict.
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