Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Salman Khan Addresses Nepotism During Bigg Boss 20 Weekend Episode
Salman Khan talked about nepotism on Bigg Boss 20.
Nepotism means getting an opportunity partly because a family member is famous or powerful.
He was speaking to Rhiti, who is Manoj Tiwari’s daughter.
Salman said people may think she is on the show because of her father.
He also said it is not her fault that she was born into a famous family.
According to Salman, a parent’s hard work can help someone get an opportunity.
But the person must still work hard and connect with the audience.
He said being a star child does not automatically guarantee success or special treatment.
He also warned that Rhiti’s behavior could reflect on her father.
Salman Khan discussed nepotism while reprimanding Manoj Tiwari’s daughter, Rhiti, on Bigg Boss 20.
He said Rhiti’s family background may lead people to believe she entered the show because of her father.
Salman stated that being a star child does not guarantee special treatment, success, or audience acceptance.
He said a parent’s reputation can provide an opening, but individual effort determines what happens afterward.
Salman also warned that Rhiti’s conduct could affect how viewers perceive her father.
- Who
- Salman Khan and Rhiti, Manoj Tiwari’s daughter.
- What
- Salman Khan discussed nepotism and criticized Rhiti’s conduct during Bigg Boss 20.
- When
- During the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episodes, described as last weekend’s episodes.
- Where
- On the Bigg Boss 20 television show.
- Why
- He wanted to explain how a famous parent can provide an opportunity but cannot guarantee individual success or special treatment.
Criticism of Nepotism
Defense of Family Connections
Access to Opportunities
Criticism of Nepotism
A famous parent can make people suspect that a child received an opportunity because of family connections rather than personal recognition.
Defense of Family Connections
Salman acknowledged that a parent’s work and reputation can provide an opening into the industry, while saying this is not the child’s fault.
What Determines Success
Criticism of Nepotism
Being a star child may create an advantage at the beginning, which can raise concerns about fairness for people without industry connections.
Defense of Family Connections
Salman said family connections alone cannot guarantee popularity or a lasting career; individual effort and audience acceptance ultimately matter.
- Show
- Bigg Boss 20
- Presenter
- Salman Khan
- Participant discussed
- Rhiti, daughter of actor, singer, and politician Manoj Tiwari
- Main topic
- Nepotism and the advantages associated with a famous family
- Salman’s view
- A parent’s name may provide an entry, but success depends on the individual
- Additional warning
- Rhiti’s conduct could reflect on her father
- Other issue mentioned
- Salman earlier criticized trolling of Katrina Kaif over postpartum weight gain and inappropriate paparazzi photographs of female celebrities