The grand premiere of Bigg Boss 18, held on October 6, brought many guests, including well-known storyteller Aniruddhacharya Maharaj. During the event, Maharaj gave a copy of the Bhagavad Geeta to Salman Khan, which was intended as a gesture of goodwill. However, the situation took a controversial turn when a fake image of Aniruddhacharya Maharaj supposedly touching Salman Khan’s feet began circulating on social media.
Fake Image Causes Outrage Among Devotees
Soon after this doctored photo surfaced online, it sparked outrage among Aniruddhacharya Maharaj’s devotees, who were hurt by the image. Many expressed their discontent with Maharaj’s presence on the Bigg Boss set, claiming that someone of his religious standing should not have been part of the show. Maharaj, understanding the emotions of his followers, issued an apology to pacify them, clarifying that he was there only to promote Sanatan Dharma.
Arrest of the Accused Behind the Viral Image
The controversy deepened as the fake image continued to spread. Maharaj took to social media to reveal the arrest of the accused responsible for tampering with the photograph. The individual, identified as Mohammad Asif Ali, allegedly altered the photo with the intent to harm Maharaj’s reputation and provoke societal unrest. Maharaj’s team confirmed the arrest of the accused and expressed relief at the action taken.
Maharaj’s Clarification on His Visit to Bigg Boss
Amid the controversy, Aniruddhacharya Maharaj shared a heartfelt post on his Instagram account, where he reiterated the purpose of his visit to the Bigg Boss 18 set. He clarified that his presence was purely spiritual, aimed at blessing the house members and presenting Salman Khan with the Bhagavad Geeta. He also assured his followers that his visit was not about participating in the show but spreading the message of Sanatan Dharma.
Devotees React to Maharaj’s Appearance
Despite Maharaj’s clarification, some of his followers continued to express disappointment. Many believed that his association with a reality show did not align with his spiritual standing. Comments on his social media post reflected mixed reactions, with some calling for him to have avoided such platforms altogether.
However, Maharaj remained firm in his stance, emphasizing that his intentions were pure and apologizing to anyone who felt hurt by his appearance on the show.
