Doglapan Reloaded: When Ashneer Grover Faced Salman Khan’s Wrath on Bigg Boss 18
There are reality TV moments, and then there are reality TV moments. The latest episode of Bigg Boss 18 gave us the kind of drama Bollywood dreams are made of, featuring none other than Salman Khan and Ashneer Grover in a verbal face-off that set social media ablaze.
Ashneer Grover, the infamous ex-BharatPe honcho and king of the word “doglapan,” walked into the Bigg Boss house ready to charm, but what he got instead was a no-holds-barred schooling from Salman Khan himself. And trust Salman to deliver it with a blend of his trademark swag and razor-sharp words. Let’s break down what went down because, honey, this tea is hot.
Salman Strikes Back: “Doglapan Ka Kya Matlab Hai?”
Ashneer, who’s known for his unfiltered personality and spicy takes, found himself in an awkward spot when Salman confronted him about past comments. The BharatPe founder had once claimed in a podcast that he haggled Salman’s endorsement fee for BharatPe down from ₹7.5 crore to ₹4.5 crore—a claim that Khan was quick to dismiss.
“I don’t even remember meeting you,” Salman shot back on Weekend Ka Vaar, adding, “If you’re going to talk about people, get your facts right.”
Ouch! The Sultan of Bollywood wasn’t done yet. He also referenced Ashneer’s remarks about being denied a picture with him during their supposed brand deal meeting. “Maybe next time, think before you speak,” Salman added, leaving the fintech mogul red-faced and apologetic.
Ashneer Grover’s Damage Control Post
True to his style, Ashneer wasted no time in spinning the narrative. Hours after the episode aired, he took to LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter) to pen a detailed post, where he claimed the episode must have “got great TRP/viewership” and reiterated his respect for Salman.
“I have always praised Salman for his sense of business and self,” Grover wrote. He even shared a picture with the Dabangg star from the show, cheekily adding, “Finally, I’ve got a pic with him!” Talk about turning lemons into lemonade.
The Original “Bhindi Khareedne Aaye Ho Kya?” Drama
For those who missed the backstory, Ashneer’s earlier comments about bargaining with Salman Khan’s manager became the stuff of legend. Apparently, when asked to lower Salman’s fee, his team had quipped, “Sir, bhindi khareedne aaye ho kya? Kitni bargaining karoge?” (Are you here to buy vegetables? How much more will you haggle?).
This cheeky anecdote may have delighted podcast listeners, but Salman wasn’t amused, calling it a misrepresentation of the truth on national TV.
Reality Check or PR Masterstroke?
Ashneer Grover’s appearance on Bigg Boss could have been just another celebrity guest cameo, but it turned into a lesson on how not to ruffle feathers in Bollywood. While Salman’s fiery takedown had the audience hooked, Ashneer’s quick pivot with his social media post suggests he knows how to keep the narrative alive—and his personal brand thriving.
Let’s be honest, though: This clash of titans has done wonders for Bigg Boss 18’s TRPs and Ashneer’s own infamy. As one Twitter user cheekily put it, “Bigg Boss ka asli TRP toh ab Ashneer le gaya!”
Why We Love the Drama
It’s not every day you see a corporate mogul sparring with Bollywood royalty on prime-time TV. And it’s moments like these that make Bigg Boss the ultimate guilty pleasure. Whether you’re Team Salman or Team Ashneer, one thing’s for sure: this episode will go down as one of the most memorable in the show’s history.
Because in the world of Bollywood and business, it’s all about making a splash—and boy, did they deliver.
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