‘Beats the purpose’: Salman Khan apologises after Bigg Boss 20 promo of him faking sickness leaves fans worried
Actor Salman Khan apologized after a promotional clip for the reality show Bigg Boss 20 depicted him faking a medical emergency, which caused distress among fans. Khan clarified that the scene was intended to teach a housemate a lesson about the consequences of feigning illness, and the show's producers have since rectified the promo.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the tension between reality television production choices and the ethical responsibility of public figures to their audience.
The Weekend Ka Vaar this week on Bigg Boss 20 brought with it a chock full of drama with Salman Khan discussing everything from outside events to calling out the housemates. A promo for the Sunday episode left fans worried when Salman was seen calling for a doctor. However, the actor apologised for it, stating that it defeats the point he was trying to make. The reality show makers have since corrected it.Salman Khan apologises after promo worries fansOn Saturday evening, Salman took to his Instagram Stories to clarify to fans that there was nothing wrong with his health. “Nothing is wrong with my health by the grace of God, The bigg boss promo should not have been cut like the way it was cut,” he wrote.
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