Salman Khan and Ashneer Grover's strained relationship is well known. Both have previously voiced their displeasure with one another's behavior. While Salman Khan is the host of Bigg Boss 19 currently, Ashneer is hosting a brand-new reality series called Rise and Fall. The latter recently made a veiled jab at Salman while discussing his new show.
Ashneer told News 18, "Contestants must be the focus of reality shows. In India, we had a huge show with a huge superstar. Fortunately or unfortunately, it is now more about him than the competitors. However, who is actually working the hours? It is the contestants who are actually giving content 24 hours.”
“The balance of power has to go back to contestants and the content that comes out of contestants. Rather than it being hijacked by someone you know who comes over the weekend," he added.
Ashneer has had a past with Salman Khan.
Ashneer described an event with Salman Khan in a previous interview. He said that Salman's management informed Ashneer that the celebrity would not pose for a picture with him while discussing a sponsored ad shoot, which is how he first met the actor.
“I met Salman when I briefed him for a sponsored ad shoot. I sat with him for three hours, and then his manager told me that Salman would not take a photo with me. I told him, "I won’t take a picture; you go to hell," Ashneer had reportedly made a statement that was quoted by the publication.
When Ashneer made an appearance as a guest on Bigg Boss 18 later in 2024, Salman Khan questioned him on his prior provocative remarks. The Bollywood celebrity reportedly advised him to watch what he says and how he displays himself.
“The meeting was not held with you but with your team. Maybe you were also present there. We have not had any discussions. I saw what you said. You presented that we befooled you. This is wrong. Those numbers were wrong," Salman said. Grover then apologized to Salman and told him that he did not intend to disrespect him.
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