Aniruddhacharya Maharaj made headlines with his surprise appearance on the grand premiere of Bigg Boss 18 on October 6. This move was unexpected, given his previous criticism of the reality show. The religious leader had previously vowed never to participate in the Salman Khan-hosted show, no matter how much money they offer. His appearance led to disappointment among his followers, many of whom felt let down by his association with the program.
Following the backlash, Aniruddhacharya Maharaj issued a public apology to his followers, explaining why he appeared at the grand premiere. He clarified that he appeared on Bigg Boss 18 as a guest, not as a contestant, and his role was limited to offering blessings to the 18 participants.
Shri aniruddhacharya ji maharaj told people why he went to the big boss .. pic.twitter.com/pf9zaqJ18D
— छोटू डॉन (@chotu_donn) October 9, 2024
A widely shared video on social media shows Aniruddhacharya Maharaj addressing the controversy. In the video, he says, “If my entry into Bigg Boss has hurt the feelings of any Sanatani, then this son of yours, this servant, seeks your forgiveness. My intention was to promote Sanatan values, not to compete.”
अनिरुद्धाचार्य जी ने बिग बॉस में जाने पर माफी मांगी और स्पष्ट किया कि वे सिर्फ मेहमान के रूप में वहां गए थे ।।#Aniruddhacharya जी #BiggBoss pic.twitter.com/F5lReYz5vp
— Shree Nivas Singh (@SinghShree1619) October 10, 2024
He further emphasized that his appearance was solely to bless the contestants, reiterating that he did not engage in the competition. “I had said before that I would never participate in Bigg Boss, and I did not. I was only there as a guest, not as part of the show’s main cast,” he explained.
In his closing remarks, he reassured his followers, “Aap nishchint rahe jab tak ye saans rahegi Sanatan ki hi baat karunga (I ask for your forgiveness a million times, but know that as long as I live, I will continue to speak about Sanatan values).”
This isn’t Aniruddhacharya Maharaj’s first appearance on television. He had previously featured on Laughter Chefs, where he was well-received for connecting with the audience in a more relaxed setting. However, his recent appearance on Bigg Boss sparked controversy due to his prior comments against the show.
