Salman Khan’s trademark wit and sarcasm were on full display in the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 19. The superstar didn’t hold back as he addressed filmmaker AR Murugadoss’ recent allegations that Salman’s late arrivals on set were to blame for the box-office failure of Sikandar.During a fun segment with comedian Ravi Guptawho asked the superstar to name films he regretted doing, Salman first mentioned Soorvanshi and Nishchay. When Gupta pressed for more recent examples, the Tiger 3 actor smiled and named Sikandar.In his signature humorous tone, Salman quipped, “Kya hai na main set pe raat ke puchhata tha at 9 o’clock in the night, toh usme gadbad ho gayi. Yes he said this. But his picture (Madharaasi) has just been released in which the actor had arrived at 6 o’clock.”
‘Sajid first time, Murugadoss back South picture’
Salman further took a playful dig at how producer Sajid Nadiadwala and Murugadoss distanced themselves from Sikandar before its release. “First of all this picture was of Murugadoss and Sajid Nadiadwala. After that Sajid first called, Murugadoss returned and saw the South picture from the vehicle,” he said, laughing.The superstar didn’t stop there. Taking a cheeky swipe at the box-office performance of Murugadoss’ latest film, Salman remarked, “Madharaasi karke picture unhone ki hai jo ki release hui, bhut badi film hai aur tuni hi badi… (smiles) A bigger blockbuster than Sikandar.”
Salman takes dig at Dabangg director Abhinav Kashyap
Salman also addressed recent statements by filmmaker Abhinav Kashyap, who had made fresh allegations against him. Without naming him directly, Salman said, “One more thing we have is a Dabangg insan. Abhi mere saath he took Aamir (Aamir Khan) in lapate mein liya Shah Rukh (Shah Rukh Khan) also took him. This is how I told you last weekend to help me. So I want to ask back today, did you get any help, brother?”The Bajrangi Bhaijaan actor continued, saying that Kashyap’s remarks against Aamir and Shah Rukh would further isolate him in the industry. “Unhone galat bola hai un dono ke against, toh na woh unke saath kaam karenge, na unke aspaas wale,” he added, expressing disappointment at how the filmmaker had “destroyed his own career.”Praising Kashyap’s talent despite their differences, Salman said, “Achha likhta hai. The only thing I feel bad about is that you have destroyed yourself. If you fall in front of someone’s family. Hey, you have to pay attention to your family, friend. Go after your brother, love him.” Ending on a philosophical note, Salman concluded, “And friend, you have come on my knees every morning. But for us (referring to God).”
