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In the latest edition of Bigg Boss 19, host Salman Khan launched a blistering critique at contestant Neelam Giri, accusing her of playing the victim card ahead of her eviction and lacking any clear identity in the house.
Salman said Neelam had floated “doglapan” (double-faced behaviour) for 11 weeks — never quite committing to friends or foes, never carving her own space or stance. Echoing the sentiment, he further remarked: “Isliye aapka opinion saamne aata hi nahi hai … aap ek aisi weak competitor ho, jisse koi khatra nahi leta.
In one promo, Salman addressed Neelam directly:
“Neelam, na aapko dosti dikhi na dushmani. Har jagah aapne barabar aag lagayi hai. … Yeh dogla pan laga. Lekin pure gyarah hafte aapne nikaale hai bina kisi individuality ke.”
In addition, Salman rebuked her for refusing to participate in a kitchen-task after a fallout with Gaurav Khanna. Neelam’s explanation — that she simply didn’t feel like cooking — drew heavy fire from Salman. He asked: “Toh Gaurav ne kya galat kiya jiska gussa aapne pure ghar par nikaala?”
Moreover, Neelam voiced her frustration publicly that while Salman praised other housemates like Abhishek Bajaj, she felt overlooked:
“Itna sab humne kiya, uska appreciation nahi mila.”
In totality, Salman’s remarks outline three key criticisms:
- Lack of individuality — Neelam failed to project a strong, clear game or stance.
- Flip-flopping alliances — Neither firmly friend nor foe, she remained in the grey, which Salman termed “doglapan”.
- Victim posture — Rather than owning up to game dynamics, she allegedly reverted to playing the victim when criticised.
Given the show’s format this season — with heat on performance, identity and strategy — Salman’s reprimand marks a sharp blow to Neelam’s house journey and public image.
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