Overview
- In post-finale interviews, Amaal Mallik said perceptions of favoritism arose from a legacy family and working association rather than preferential treatment.
- He argued that viewers saw only a fraction of Salman Khan’s reprimands, claiming most of the scolding was edited out by Colors and Endemol.
- Mallik added that he hadn’t informed Salman about joining the season, which he believes led to a cooler initial exchange on Weekend Ka Vaar.
- On-air earlier, Salman defended his approach, saying he told Amaal things he had never said to any contestant before and rejected suggestions of partiality.
- Mallik also revisited his industry backstory, describing “reverse nepotism” and noting he declined Bigg Boss offers for five years before agreeing to season 19.