Bigg Boss 18: When Salman Khan mourned loss of friend Baba Siddque, navigated death threats from Lawrence Bishnoi

This season of Bigg Boss 18 didn¡¯t just revolve around housemates¡ªit was the Salman Khan show, and we¡¯re here for it! The Dabangg star faced personal heartbreak, professional confrontations, and intense security threats, but nothing stopped him from delivering his signature sass and gravitas to the much-loved reality show.

Salman Khan returned to Bigg Boss post Baba Siddique¡¯s demise

In October, Salman returned to hosting duties under emotional turmoil. Just days after his close friend and political leader Baba Siddique¡¯s tragic death, Salman admitted he wasn¡¯t ready to be back. He confided to viewers that hosting was purely a work commitment, revealing that he had no desire to meet anyone or interact at the time.

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Salman Khan delayed shooting of Bigg Boss because of security reasons

But Salman isn¡¯t one to back down. Even amid the storm of security threats by Lawrence Bishnoi¡¯s gang, the 58-year-old star made sure Bigg Boss went on! One day, the actor arrived three hours late, a rarity for him, due to the heightened safety protocols. Reports revealed that Salman remained confined to his chalet before stepping onto the set, ensuring his safety during the shoot. But when he finally appeared, it was as if nothing could shake the unflappable star.

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Even after losing a close friend and getting d€¨¤th threats, Bhai didn¡¯t skip the shoot. Its not easy, its definitely not easy to be here on camera. It¡¯s not about the money, it¡¯s about Bhai commitment. #BiggBoss18 #SalmanKhan pic.twitter.com/dViO7awILa

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Salman Khan¡¯s heated argument with Ashneer Grover

And then came November¡ªthe moment when Salman dropped the mic (figuratively) during a heated exchange with Ashneer Grover. The BharatPe co-founder, who made headlines by boasting about the supposed ¡°price tag¡± he paid Salman as a brand ambassador, found himself in hot water. On the Bigg Boss stage, Salman directly addressed the claims. In his trademark style, Salman called out the inaccuracies, asking Ashneer to clarify his ¡°double standards.¡± Let¡¯s just say Ashneer had no choice but to backtrack, while Salman walked away with the last word.

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As the Bigg Boss 18 finale inches closer, fans are buzzing about what¡¯s next. With Salman¡¯s fiery energy, raw honesty, and unmatched charisma dominating this season, we wouldn¡¯t be surprised if the finale is yet another Salman-centric blockbuster!