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Palash Sen Blames Salman Khan for Bigg Boss 20 Paid PR Controversy
✍️ Bollywood Hungama
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 06:16 AM
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Actor Palash Sen accused Salman Khan of contributing to the paid public relations controversy surrounding Bigg Boss 20, stating he was not pointing fingers at anyone but highlighting Khan's involvement.
The reality show Bigg Boss 20 has been under scrutiny after allegations surfaced that certain contestants received paid public relations support to influence audience perception. In a recent interview, actor Palash Sen claimed that Salman Khan was part of the problem behind this paid PR strategy, suggesting that the star’s involvement helped shape the narrative in favor of specific participants.
Sen emphasized that he was not pointing a finger at anyone in particular, but he felt it was necessary to bring attention to Khan’s role in the controversy. He said that Khan’s influence in the entertainment industry could have facilitated the arrangement of paid PR services for contestants.
The claim comes as the show’s producers face mounting pressure from viewers who are demanding transparency about any external influence on the competition. While no official statement has been released by the producers or by Salman Khan regarding the allegations, the controversy has sparked a broader debate about the integrity of reality television.
Industry observers note that if the allegations are proven, it could lead to stricter regulations on paid promotional activities in Indian reality shows. For now, the focus remains on the ongoing investigation into the paid PR practices linked to Bigg Boss 20.
Sen emphasized that he was not pointing a finger at anyone in particular, but he felt it was necessary to bring attention to Khan’s role in the controversy. He said that Khan’s influence in the entertainment industry could have facilitated the arrangement of paid PR services for contestants.
The claim comes as the show’s producers face mounting pressure from viewers who are demanding transparency about any external influence on the competition. While no official statement has been released by the producers or by Salman Khan regarding the allegations, the controversy has sparked a broader debate about the integrity of reality television.
Industry observers note that if the allegations are proven, it could lead to stricter regulations on paid promotional activities in Indian reality shows. For now, the focus remains on the ongoing investigation into the paid PR practices linked to Bigg Boss 20.