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Salman Khan apologizes for misleading Bigg Boss 20 health scare promo

The show's host clarifies that a promo showing him collapsing was misdirected and poorly edited, sparking concern among fans.

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What to know

  • A Bigg Boss 20 promo depicting Salman Khan collapsing with chest pain alarmed fans about his health on September 19-20.
  • Khan clarified the scene was a scripted dramatic message to contestant Qazi Touqeer, not a genuine medical emergency.
  • He apologized for how the promo was edited, saying misleading cuts defeated the show's purpose by creating false concern instead of entertainment.
  • The incident follows earlier criticism of the season's casting choices, which Khan had acknowledged as sometimes falling short.

“Nothing Is Wrong, I Apologise…”

Salman Khan, Bigg Boss 20 host · The Times of India ↗ · Sep 19

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Salman Khan apologizes for misleading Bigg Boss 20 health scare promo
Indian Express

How it unfolded 4 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump articles

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  1. 3

    Khan says misleading edit undermines show's purpose

    Khan elaborates that while the scene itself was intentional, the editing made it appear to be a real health emergency rather than entertainment, defeating the show's intended message and creating unnecessary worry among fans.

    “'Beats the purpose': Salman Khan apologises after Bigg Boss 20 promo…”
    — Salman Khan
    1. 2 outlets ‘Beats the purpose’: Salman Khan clears the air on Bigg Boss 20 chest pain act

      first by The Indian Express, 4d ago · also Hindustan Times

      2 more headlines
  2. 4

    Salman Khan clarifies health scare was scripted misdirection

    Khan breaks silence through social media, revealing the chest pain scene was a dramatic message directed at contestant Qazi Touqeer and expressing regret about how the promo was edited, saying it misleadingly suggested a genuine health crisis.

    “The Promo Should Not Have Been Cut Like The Way It Was Cut…”
    — Salman Khan
    1. 1 outlet 'The Promo Should Not Have Been Cut Like The Way It Was Cut': Salman Khan On Bigg Boss 20 Promo Showing Him Collapsing On Stage

      first by NDTV, 4d ago

  3. 2

    Bigg Boss 20 promo shows Salman Khan collapsing with chest pain

    A promotional video is released depicting the host suffering apparent chest pain and collapsing on stage, prompting widespread fan concern about his health on social media.

    1. 5 outlets Bigg Boss 20: Salman Khan Reacts To ‘Boring’ Contestant Lineup Criticism

      first by idiva.com, 11d ago · also Telegraph India, NDTV, Indian Express, Bollywood Hungama

      5 more headlines

    2. 2 outlets first by The Times of India, 4d ago · also Rediff · read ↗

    2 more claims →
  4. 5 days quiet
  5. 1

    Salman Khan addresses casting criticism during Weekend Ka Vaar

    During the show's first weekend segment, Khan responds to backlash over the contestant lineup, acknowledging that selection sometimes falters and calling out individual contestants for not showing enough personality.

    “We had thought we would handpick contestants, but sometimes our selection also falters.”
    — Salman Khan
  6. background

    Bigg Boss 20 premieres with new contestant lineup — The milestone season debuts with 16 contestants, immediately drawing criticism from viewers who felt disappointed by the lack of well-known names and struggling to generate memorable moments in its first week.