Rohit Shetty is reportedly set to host the Weekend Ka Vaar episodes of Bigg Boss 20 in Salman Khan’s absence, temporarily replacing the show’s long-time host. Multiple entertainment news outlets report that Khan is taking a break from Bigg Boss shooting and that Shetty will front the weekend segment while he is away. The exact dates, number of episodes, and duration of the arrangement have not been officially confirmed.
Rohit Shetty has become a trending topic because of reports that he will replace Salman Khan as the host of Bigg Boss 20, at least for the Weekend Ka Vaar episodes. Headlines from The Times of India and Magzter both carry versions of the story – one says Shetty will host Weekend Ka Vaar while Khan is away, and the other says he will replace Khan on the show. Because Salman Khan is synonymous with Bigg Boss, any change at the hosting table is major entertainment news in India, and this one has been amplified by fan speculation.
Reports indicate that Salman Khan is taking a break from shooting Bigg Boss. Around the same period, the actor was seen under tight security, which added to speculation about his schedule. The Bhaskar English report framed the situation as a direct question – did Salman Khan take a break from shooting Bigg Boss? – and noted wider reports that were not fully available in the headline reviewed. What remains unclear is the precise reason for the break, how long it will last, and whether the reported security arrangement is connected to it. None of these details have been officially confirmed.
One headline from The Times of India reports that fans have demanded action against a figure identified only as ‘M.’ The headlines reviewed do not say who ‘M’ is, and they do not clarify whether the letter refers to a person, a case, or something else entirely. Until a fuller report or an official statement explains the reference, ‘M’ must be treated as an unidentified figure. It would be speculation to attach any name to that initial based on the material available.
Rohit Shetty is one of Hindi cinema’s most commercially successful directors, widely known for action-comedies and blockbuster franchises. Born in Mumbai on March 14, 1974, he is the son of M.B. Shetty, a veteran Bollywood stunt performer, and Rohit began his own film work as a stunt artist before moving behind the camera. He worked as an assistant director on films including Phool Aur Kaante, the 1991 debut of actor Ajay Devgn, and got his break as director with Zameen in 2003.
Shetty’s breakthrough came with the ensemble comedies Phir Hera Pheri and Golmaal in 2006, and the Golmaal series ran for four theatrical instalments, becoming one of Hindi cinema’s most durable comedy franchises. He then created the multi-film ‘Cop Universe’: Singham (2011) with Ajay Devgn, Simmba (2018) with Ranveer Singh, Sooryavanshi (2021) with Akshay Kumar, and Singham Again (2024), which brought Devgn’s character back alongside a large ensemble. Outside the franchise lane, he directed the hits Chennai Express (2013) with Shah Rukh Khan, Dilwale (2015) with Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, and Cirkus (2022).
Yes – Shetty has hosted the stunt-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi, so he is not entirely new to fronting Hindi reality television. Hosting a survival-stunt format differs from a celebrity-chat show like Bigg Boss, but both require live-audience comfort, quick improvisation, and managing large casts. This prior experience is presumably why outlets see him as a natural stand-in for Khan’s weekend segments.
| Item | Salman Khan | Rohit Shetty (reported) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary profession | Actor and occasional producer | Film director and producer |
| Bigg Boss 20 role | Regular host of Weekend Ka Vaar | Reported stand-in host for Weekend Ka Vaar |
| Reality TV track record | Long-time host of Bigg Boss | Former host of Khatron Ke Khiladi |
| Current status | Reportedly on a break; seen under tight security | Expected to host during the absence |
Weekend Ka Vaar is the weekend segment of Bigg Boss, the long-running celebrity reality series – aired on Colors TV – in which contestants live together in a continuously monitored house. During this segment, the host joins the show from a studio to interact with contestants, examine the week’s events, and deliver eliminations or twists. Salman Khan has anchored the weekend slot for years, making him inseparable from the show’s public identity. If reports hold, Rohit Shetty would take over some of the highest-visibility weeks of the season while Khan is unavailable.
The headlines reviewed do not state when, or whether, Salman Khan will return to host Bigg Boss 20. Because the reports describe Rohit Shetty’s stint as covering Khan’s absence, the current reading is a temporary replacement, but that has not been officially confirmed by the broadcaster or the show’s makers. At the time of writing, no return date, no episode count, and no formal handover statement have been published. Anyone following the story should treat those specifics as pending confirmation.
Current reports say Rohit Shetty is expected to host the Weekend Ka Vaar episodes of Bigg Boss 20 while Salman Khan is away, effectively serving as a temporary replacement. The reports were carried by The Times of India and Magzter. Neither the broadcaster nor the show's producers have issued an official confirmation, and details such as how many episodes Shetty will host remain unknown.
Reports indicated that Salman Khan is taking a break from shooting Bigg Boss, and he was seen under tight security around the same time. The Bhaskar English report raised the question directly and noted further reports that were not fully available in the headline. However, no official reason for the break has been confirmed, and it is unclear whether the security detail is connected to the reported absence.
Rohit Shetty is a leading Hindi film director known for commercial entertainers such as the Golmaal series, Chennai Express (2013), Dilwale (2015), and the Cop Universe – Singham (2011), Simmba (2018), Sooryavanshi (2021), and Singham Again (2024). He debuted with Zameen (2003) and also hosted the stunt reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi, giving him prior Indian television hosting experience.
Weekend Ka Vaar is the weekend episode format of Bigg Boss, the celebrity reality show where contestants live inside a monitored house. The host joins the show to question contestants, address house events, and announce eliminations and twists. Salman Khan long served as the main weekend host, while Rohit Shetty is now reported to take over this segment during Khan's absence on Bigg Boss 20.
News headlines about Bigg Boss 20 report that fans demanded action against a figure identified only as 'M'. The available reports do not identify who 'M' refers to, and the initial could point to various possibilities. Until an official clarification appears, the identity of 'M' remains unconfirmed, and attaching any specific name to it would be speculation.
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