The Bigg Boss 18 finale wasn¡¯t just about the winner¡ªit was Salman Khan¡¯s comments that left everyone questioning the show¡¯s future. The beloved host, who has been steering the Bigg Boss ship for over a decade, playfully hinted during the finale that he might not return next season. Cue gasps and a lot of ¡°Nooo!¡± from the finalists and the audience.
Salman, in his signature style, joked, ¡°Meine 15-16 season host kar chuke hain¡agle season nahi hoga mujhse (I have hosted 15-16 seasons, I can¡¯t do the next one).¡± While the crowd laughed, the undercurrent of disbelief was hard to miss. Was he serious?
He further teased, ¡°I am toh so happy ki aaj last day hai stage ka, I am waiting to lift hands and get done.¡± It sounded like a joke, but fans who know Salman¡¯s love-hate relationship with the show are wondering if there¡¯s a hidden truth.
This isn¡¯t the first time Salman has hinted at leaving. Bigg Boss 13 was another hotbed of controversy, especially during the infamous Sidharth Shukla-Rashami Desai tea-flinging drama. Back then, Salman reportedly expressed his frustration to the producers, suggesting they find someone else to manage the chaos. While he stayed on, fans got a glimpse of how taxing hosting can be¡ªeven for a superstar.
However, this time, Salman¡¯s tone seemed lighter. The finalists, including Vivian Dsena, Rajat Dalal, and eventual winner Karan Veer Mehra, appeared shocked but quickly laughed it off. Former contestants chimed in, expressing their gratitude for Salman¡¯s mentorship.
As the night ended with Karan Veer Mehra lifting the trophy, viewers were left with a bittersweet feeling. Was Salman¡¯s comment just another playful jab, or was it a genuine farewell? Either way, the idea of Bigg Boss without Salman is hard to digest for fans.
For now, we¡¯ll have to wait and see if Salman Khan walks back into the Bigg Boss house next season or if this was truly his curtain call.