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Salman Khan pointing at Rhiti Tiwari during a heated Bigg Boss 20 discussionPhoto via The Free Press Journal

Salman Khan Calls Rhiti Tiwari ‘Dolly Bindra’ on Bigg Boss

During the Weekend Ka Vaar showdown, the star rebuked the contestant for a vulgar remark, reminding her that her words reflect on her father, MP Manoj Tiwari.

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Salman Khan tore into contestant Rhiti Tiwari on Bigg Boss 20’s Weekend Ka Vaar episode, dubbing her a ‘Dolly Bindra‑type’ after she dropped a profanity‑filled line. The veteran actor didn’t just slap a nickname on her – he reminded the young woman that her words echo beyond the house walls, especially when her father, former MP Manoj Tiwari, watches every episode.

The Free Press Journal reported that Rhiti had said, “Mere papa hote toh dekh lete,” a jab aimed at fellow housemate Qazi Touqeer. Khan interrupted, asking, “What does that even mean?” He then linked the comment to her father’s public role, noting that Manoj Tiwari now wears the hat of a politician, not just a singer‑actor. “You’re Manoj Tiwari’s daughter, not Dolly Bindra’s,” he said, a line that instantly trended on Twitter.

And it wasn’t a one‑off rebuke. Khan pulled up an old Bigg Boss 4 memory, recalling how Manoj Tiwari had handled Dolly Bindra’s infamous outburst during his own stint. By drawing that parallel, he suggested Rhiti was slipping into the same aggressive pattern that got Bindra labeled a house‑disruptor years ago.

But the star’s criticism went deeper than a simple name‑call. He warned that any harsh language could reflect poorly on her family, even mentioning her grandmother as someone who might be watching. “Your father is now a respected MP, three‑time parliamentarian,” Khan emphasized, “so think before you speak.”

Fans on social media split instantly. Some cheered the veteran for policing house etiquette, while others accused him of over‑stepping, arguing that the house is meant for drama, not family policing. The clip racked up millions of views within hours, turning the moment into one of the most‑talked‑about segments of the season.

So what does this mean for the show’s dynamics? Rhiti, visibly shaken, fell silent for the remainder of the episode. Her fellow contestants exchanged uneasy glances, and the house’s atmosphere grew tense. Producers have yet to comment on whether the incident will affect the upcoming eviction round.

And for Manoj Tiwari? The former MP has not issued a public statement, but his team is expected to respond soon, given the political optics of a son’s reality‑TV appearance being dragged into a family‑image debate.

The episode points to how Bigg Boss continues to blur the line between entertainment and personal reputation. As the season rolls on, viewers will be watching not just for drama, but for how the house’s fireworks impact the real‑world lives of those who step inside.

What’s next? The next weekend’s episode promises a fresh set of tasks, but the lingering question is whether Rhiti will regain her footing or become a cautionary tale about the cost of careless words.

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This article was written by the CutMirchi desk from the reporting above. Facts are attributed to their original publishers.

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