Bigg Boss 20: Salman Khan Backs Qazi Touqeer

Some Weekend Ka Vaar episodes are loud. This one was personal. On Bigg Boss 20, host Salman Khan stepped in to defend a contestant who had been unwell, and the house got a firm reality check.

For more TV and reality show coverage, follow Bigg Boss and OTT updates on Technosports.

Bigg Boss 20: Overview

Detail	Info
Show	Bigg Boss 20
Episode	Weekend Ka Vaar
Host	Salman Khan
Contestant supported	Qazi Touqeer
Contestants reprimanded	Yung DSA and Scout OP (and Aamrapali questioned)
Reported reason	Behaviour toward Qazi during his illness
Illness mentioned	Dengue
Streaming on	JioHotstar

What Led to the Confrontation?

Over the past week, Qazi Touqeer reportedly clashed with Yung DSA and Scout OP several times. Qazi had been unwell with dengue, and extra food was arranged to help him recover. Reports say the two contestants objected to it and allegedly tried to provoke him during their arguments. They also reportedly made threats about consequences outside the house.

By the time Salman appeared on screen, tensions were already high.

Salman Khan’s Reality Check

Salman didn’t hold back. He told Yung DSA and Scout OP they had gone after Qazi like bullies. He also said Qazi’s retaliation was wrong and that he could have avoided the situation. Salman then pointed to what he described as a bullying gang in the house and questioned the threats being made about harming each other outside.

He also turned to Aamrapali, asking why her judgments seemed to carry double standards and why her friends got the benefit of the doubt while others did not. Scout was questioned about the rude way he served food to Qazi. Aamrapali defended herself, while Yung and Scout apologised.

The Dengue Moment That Changed the Mood

The mood shifted when Salman asked the housemates whether they believed Qazi was faking his illness. He then asked who among them had ever suffered from dengue. Speaking from his own experience, he said he once had dengue and COVID at the same time during a film shoot and described the pain as almost unbearable.

That personal story seemed to land with the room.

Qazi’s Emotional Response

Qazi broke down while explaining what he had been through. He said the doctor had asked whether his joints and back were hurting, and he answered no because he wanted to keep entertaining everyone, even though he was in a lot of pain. He added that being denied extra protein by others hurt him deeply, and that he had fought hard through the week.

Why This Episode Got Attention?

Moment	Why it stood out
Salman defending Qazi	A rare, emotional show of support for a contestant
“Bullying gang” remark	A direct call-out of group behaviour in the house
Dengue question	Made the housemates reflect on their own empathy
Apologies from Yung and Scout	Showed the reprimand had an effect

What’s Next in the House?

The house is also getting fresh energy. Wildcards Manish Goel and Nakul Dhull have entered, which could shake up friendships and alliances as the season moves forward. For background on the franchise, see Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) on Wikipedia.

Want more? Check out our latest TV and OTT coverage and more trending entertainment stories.