The latest Bigg Boss 19 Weekend Ka Vaar episode took a tense turn as host Salman Khan called out Shehbaz Badesha for invoking the late actor Sidharth Shukla’s name to win votes. Shehbaz, who is Shehnaaz Gill’s brother, had earlier claimed that Sidharth’s fans would support him if he were nominated — a remark that quickly sparked backlash online.
🔥 Salman Khan Puts Shehbaz in His Place
Addressing the issue head-on, Salman reprimanded Shehbaz for trying to use Sidharth’s popularity for sympathy votes.
The superstar told him,
“You’re confident that Sidharth Shukla’s fans will support you. But let me tell you, Sidharth earned everything on his own merit — without using anyone’s name. Your game isn’t even close to 1% of his. Do you really think his fans will back you?”
Salman continued,
“God bless his soul, but Sidharth’s respect came from his own journey. You should focus on building your own identity, not riding on someone else’s.”
His strong words left Shehbaz visibly uncomfortable as housemates watched silently.
🤝 “You Don’t Know Me That Well” — Salman Clarifies
Salman also took a moment to respond to Shehbaz’s earlier claim that he “knew” the actor personally. Laughing it off, Salman said,
“You said you know me well? When did that happen? We’ve only met once or twice. You’re funny, Shehbaz — use your humour wisely, don’t cross the line.”
He advised the contestant to rely on his own wit and game strategy rather than controversial statements.
💬 Netizens Applaud Salman’s Stern Stand
Fans on social media lauded Salman’s response, calling it “the much-needed reality check.”
One user wrote on X (formerly Twitter):
“Finally, #SalmanKhan said what we were all thinking! Stop using #SidharthShukla’s name for attention.”
Another comment read:
“Thank you, Salman, for schooling Shehbaz! Sidharth earned love through authenticity, not drama.”
Several fans labeled the confrontation as the “highlight of the episode,” praising Salman for addressing the sensitive topic with dignity.
📺 Where to Watch Bigg Boss 19
Bigg Boss 19 airs on Colors TV and streams 24×7 on JioCinema and JioHotstar.
Meanwhile, contestant Pranit More is reportedly recovering from dengue and remains under medical supervision.
