Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Salman Khan Addresses Bigg Boss 20 Casting Criticism
Bigg Boss 20 started on September 6 with 16 contestants.
Some viewers thought the contestants were not exciting enough.
They also said the first week did not have many memorable moments.
Salman Khan agreed that the selection process can sometimes make mistakes.
However, he said the team meets thousands of people before choosing contestants from different fields.
He told the housemates that they must show their real personalities and make interesting moments themselves.
He also criticized their misbehavior and said contestants should not blame the show if they are not shown often.
The season gives contestants two lives that can help protect them from nominations.
The show is broadcast on Colors TV and streamed on JioHotstar, though the articles list different timings.
Bigg Boss 20 premiered on September 6 with 16 contestants from varied professional backgrounds.
Many viewers criticized the lineup as boring and said the first week lacked memorable moments.
Salman Khan acknowledged that the show’s selection process can sometimes falter, while defending its broad casting approach.
He urged contestants to show their personalities, create compelling moments and avoid blaming the show for limited visibility.
Salman also criticized housemates’ misbehavior, while the season introduced a two-lives nomination system and differing reported broadcast schedules.
- Who
- Salman Khan, the 16 Bigg Boss 20 contestants and viewers who criticized the lineup.
- What
- Salman Khan responded to criticism of the contestants’ selection and urged housemates to be more active, authentic and respectful.
- When
- Bigg Boss 20 premiered on September 6; Salman discussed the criticism during the season’s first Weekend Ka Vaar.
- Where
- The discussion occurred on Bigg Boss 20, which airs on Colors TV and streams on JioHotstar.
- Why
- Viewers called the contestant lineup boring and criticized the lack of memorable moments during the first week.
Viewer Criticism
Salman Khan’s Defense
Contestant selection
Viewer Criticism
Viewers said the lineup was boring and that only a limited number of popular television and film personalities had been selected.
Salman Khan’s Defense
Salman said the team chooses people from different walks of life and that contestants do not need to be established stars before entering the show.
First-week impact
Viewer Criticism
Critics said the season failed to make a strong impact and lacked memorable moments in its opening week.
Salman Khan’s Defense
Salman said some contestants had already changed negative perceptions and urged the others to show their personalities and do the same.
Responsibility for visibility
Viewer Criticism
Contestants with limited screen time could view the casting or the show’s presentation as responsible for their lack of presence.
Salman Khan’s Defense
Salman said contestants must examine what they say and do because their actions must be strong enough to be aired.
- Premiere date
- September 6
- Contestants
- 16
- Casting process
- Salman said the team meets thousands of people, interviews them and takes about eight months to select celebrities from different fields.
- Viewer reaction
- Many viewers described the lineup as boring and said the first week lacked memorable moments.
- Salman’s criticism
- He said contestants should create strong moments, show their personalities and not blame the show for limited screen time.
- House conduct
- Salman sarcastically criticized contestants for misbehavior, rule violations, arguments and abusive language.
- Game feature
- Contestants have two lives that can be used to save themselves from nominations.
- Reported schedule
- One article lists Colors TV at 9:30 p.m. and JioHotstar streaming 24/7; another lists Colors TV at 10:30 p.m. and JioHotstar at 9 p.m. Monday to Sunday.
