Salman Khan has once again found himself at the centre of a social media storm — this time, over a muted remark he made to Tanya Mittal on ‘Bigg Boss 19’. The latest season of the controversial show has been breaking TRP records, and fans are eagerly awaiting to see who takes home the BB trophy this year.
During the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode, Salman Khan was seen engaging in banter with Tanya Mittal. During this, he supposedly used a curse word that was muted for audiences. Fans online had mixed reactions to Khan’s alleged cussing.
During a lighthearted segment featuring contestant Tanya Mittal, what started as a joke quickly turned into a nationwide debate.
The moment unfolded when Salman interacted with Tanya during a weekend task. As part of the game, she was asked to name a contestant she found manipulative. When Tanya picked a matki, Salman asked, “Kya aap matka bhi banati hain?” She replied, “Haan sir, ab sab kuch karne ka soch rahi hoon.”
What followed next—Salman Khan’s muted line—set the audience off laughing and the internet on fire.
While viewers never heard what he said, the timing and reactions from the contestants made it clear that it was cheeky enough to be censored.
Netizens had a mixed reaction to the viral ‘Bigg Boss’ reel. While some supported Tanya Mittal, some loved Salman's approach.
One reacted saying, "It was clearly visible he was frustrated with Tanya….she deserved this only….," while another wrote, "It is supposed to be funny when he says it; had anyone else said it, he would have given gyan. Like to hear gyan from him.. i mean please. He has done every wrong thing in the book and dispenses wisdom to others like he is a freaking saint. He is still a brat/ its just that his PR is doing a good job in presenting him better."
Another fan felt that the OG Salman Khan is back, commenting "after so many years finally salman sir is back."
Many however, did not like him using alleged swear words on National TV. One such user commented, "On a public platform you can't use such slang for a woman it's definitely derogatory.. People from different countries are watching this."
The incident has reignited discussions about censorship and content standards on Indian television. Many questioned whether muting a word makes it acceptable to swear. Others debated whether such humour, even implied, is out of place on a show that brands itself as family entertainment.
