Bigg Boss 18: Aniruddhacharya's controversial comment on Salman Khan resurfaces – 'they run cars over people sleeping on footpaths'

Internet's favourite Pookie Baba is all over Instagram reels these days. The spiritual Guru whose real name is Aniruddhacharya Ji Maharaj recently appeared on Bigg Boss 18's premiere episode and was seen interacting with the show's host Salman Khan. This happened days after he dissed the controversial show and said he wouldn't ever take part in it as it is against his culture, amid reports suggesting he would be one of the contestants. After his guest appearance on the show, an old video of him slamming Khan and claiming, "They run cars over people sleeping on footpaths" has resurfaced.?

When?Aniruddhacharya slammed Salman Khan

Earlier, he had revealed why he declined the offer to participate in Bigg Boss 18 as a contestant. "Bigg Boss ne Mujhe bulaya, karodon rupaye ka offer hai leakin maine usse thukra diya usse swikar nahi kiya. Kyunki woh meri sanskriti aur sanskaar se match nahi karta. Paisa mayine nahi rakhta mere sanskaar mayine rakhte hain (Bigg Boss invited me, offered me crores of rupees, but I rejected it, I did not accept it. Because it doesn't align with my culture and values. Money doesn't matter, my values matter)", he had said.?

Aniruddhacharya now wants to find a bride for Salman Khan??

In the episode that aired on October 6,?Aniruddhacharya Ji had offered to find a bride for Salman Khan. "Main jo launga na, vo bhaagengi nahin (The bride I'll choose won't run away," he told the show's host. To this, Salman Khan known for his wit and humour said, "Humko bhagodi chahiye (I want someone who does)" and bursts into laughter.?

Not just that, the Pookie Baba also gifted Bhagwad Gita to Salman Khan. Sharing a photo with the Bollywood superstar on his Instagram account, he wrote, "On the set of Bigboss 18, blessed Salman Khan with Geeta along with blessings to all the members going inside the house. Must watch tomorrow on Colors TV channel at 9 pm."?

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