Bigg Boss 18: Ashneer Grover responds after Salman Khan’s criticism, says ‘hope TRPs soared’

Bollywood icon Salman Khan recently hosted entrepreneur Ashneer Grover on Bigg Boss 18, sparking a lively exchange that quickly became a social media sensation.

During the episode, Salman criticised Ashneer for allegedly spreading false narratives, leading to a flurry of online discussions. Now, Ashneer has shared his side of the story.

Ashneer took to X (formerly Twitter) to post a photo with Salman Khan from the Bigg Boss 18 set, along with a detailed note addressing the situation. Reflecting on the episode, he praised Salman for his exceptional hosting skills and deep understanding of what resonates with Bigg Boss viewers.

Ashneer expressed hope that the episode garnered high TRPs and clarified his remarks about his past interactions with the superstar.

In his note, Ashneer explained that his statements were never intended to be derogatory. He recalled meeting Salman in 2019 during a shoot for BharatPe, spending three hours on set with the actor.

I hope you enjoyed the Bigg Boss weekend ka vaar ! I had good fun. And I am sure the particular episode got great TRP / viewership. BTW all of statements below are TRUE:- Salman is a great host & actor- Salman knows what works on Bigg Boss- Ive always praised Salman for his pic.twitter.com/HH0iOzzZY3
Ashneer Grover (@Ashneer_Grover) November 18, 2024

While Salman might not remember him from the interaction, Ashneer said he appreciated Salman's charisma and business acumen. He reiterated that the deal figures he mentioned were factual, though his podcast remarks were admittedly exaggerated for storytelling purposes.

The heated moment on Bigg Boss 18 occurred when Salman accused Ashneer of making misleading claims about their professional dealings. Ashneer defended himself, saying signing Salman was one of his smartest moves. He clarified that while his podcast anecdotes were dramatized, the essence of his statements was rooted in truth.

Ashneer had previously shared on a podcast and at a university event that Salman initially declined to take a photo with him during the 2019 shoot. He also recounted convincing the actor to lower his fees for an advertisement during the early days of BharatPe.

The exchange between Salman and Ashneer, along with their candid remarks, added a dose of drama and intrigue, ensuring the episode was one for the books.