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Published 23:08 IST, October 10th 2024

'Vish Ki Kit' Baba Aniruddhacharya Apologises For Bigg Boss 18 Appearance: My Intention Was To...

Aniruddhacharya also known to many as Pookie Baba cleared about him being in Bigg Boss 18 after he faced severe backlash from netizens.

A file photo of Pookie Baba | Image: X

Bigg Boss 18: The reality show premiered on October 6 and has already been garnering headlines for controversies and fights. Anniruddhacharya Maharaj also known as Pookie Baba, surprised netizens when he appeared on the first day of show. His unexpected appearance led to trolling and now he has clarified about the same.

Anniruddhacharya aka Pookie Baba breaks his silence on being trolled

In Anniruddhacharya’s response to backlash, he has issued a public apology to his followers and clarified his involvement. He  said that he appeared on the show as a guest, not as a contestant and was there to solely to bless the contestants before entering the competition. He said, ““Aap nishchint rahe jab tak ye saans rahegi Sanatan ki hi baat karunga”.

Netizens were miffed with him when he had appeared on premiere of the show and expressed their views on social media. One user wrote, “in upcoming days Baba ji is going to enter this show by wild card entry for sure.” Another user wrote, “Baba ji kyun jaa rahe hai yaar Bigg Boss mein”. “Secularism at its peak”, wrote the third user.

For the unversed, this is not the first time he has appeared in a reality show. He had earlier appeared on Laughters Chefs, where his presence was loved by the viewers and showcased his connect with the viewers. The latest appearance in Bigg Boss irked reasons is because of his prior statements against the reality show.

About Bigg Boss 18

The grand premiere of Bigg Boss 18 which aired on Colors TV and JioCinema on October 6, offered a glimpse into the luxurious new house that contestants will call home. The theme of the show this time is Time Ka Taandav, promising viewers a blend of past, present and future.

Bigg Boss 18 First Promo To Be Released This Weekend? Here's What We Know -  News18
Poster of Bigg Boss 18 | Source: Instagram

The contestants in this show include Chahat Pandey, Muskan Bamne, Chum Darang, Manjinder Pulsing Bagga, Rajat Dalal, Karan Veer Mehra, Shehzada Dhami, Vivian Dsena, Eisha Singh, Avinash Mishra, Shrutika Raj Arjun, Shilpa Shirodhkar and Gunaratna Sadavarte.

Updated 23:20 IST, October 10th 2024

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