The Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 19 turned intense as host Salman Khan took the housemates to task for what he described as a “convenience-based captaincy.” The discussion revolved around Mridul Tiwari’s recent appointment as captain, a decision Salman called “strategic manipulation” rather than genuine merit.Opening the discussion, Salman sternly said, “Every week, you all are seen on television because of the weekdays — that’s how you exist here.” He reminded contestants that their real survival depended on weekday performance, not comfort alliances.Turning toward Shehbaaz, Salman added, “You were planning Mridul’s captaincy. Has there ever been a day or week where I’ve said that Mridul is the best player in this house?” His pointed question left Shehbaaz speechless, prompting the host to probe deeper into the group’s motives.Addressing everyone, Salman asked, “Why did you all think Mridul was deserving to become captain? I have said Mridul has not been up to mark. I have never applauded him for his game. And you all made him captain on what basis.” Trying to defend his stance, Shehbaaz replied, “We wanted Mridul to step up and give him a chance to show his game.”Unimpressed, Salman countered, “Did you want to choose a captain who would listen to you? Then did you choose him because he was weak? Because he was gareeb and easy to influence?”When Salman asked the others who agreed that Shehbaaz chose Mridul out of convenience, Gaurav stepped in to back his point. “These guys wanted to make me captain four days ago, but when the task came up, they didn’t. I was surprised by that,” he said.Salman immediately agreed, stating, “Gaurav is absolutely right.”Concluding the segment, Salman delivered a sharp message: “I have a problem with convenience — you all chose a captain who’s a weak player so that the game stays in your control. The baazi remains in your hands.”
