Aniruddhacharya has issued an apology after facing backlash for appearing on Bigg Boss 18 and presenting Salman Khan with a copy of Bhagavad Gita.

Bigg Boss 18 recently kicked off amid much fanfare and excitement as host Salman Khan flagged off the show. The grand premiere of the show, which aired on October 6, 2024, introduced the 18 contestants who made it inside the house. Adding to the fun and excitement, the grand premiere was graced by spiritual guru Aniruddhacharya. The Instagram famous guru appeared in the opening episode and blessed the contestants. He even presented a copy of the religious Hindu scripture, Bhagavad Gita, to the show’s host, Salman Khan.

His action, reportedly, did not go well with some people including religious leaders. After receiving criticism, Aniruddhacharya has now issued a video apology, clarifying his appearance on the show.

Aniruddhacharya apologises for appearing on Bigg Boss 18

In the apology video, Aniruddhacharya is seen apologising to his fellow religious leaders for hurting their sentiments by appearing on the show. He said, “If my going to that Bigg Boss has hurt the heart of any Sanatani, then this son, your brother, your servant wishes forgiveness from all the Sanatanis. You will definitely forgive me because my aim is to propagate Sanatan.”

He further clarified, “And I will tell you once again, I will apologize to you millions of times. But I will say one thing again, I had said that I would not go to Bigg Boss, I did not go to Bigg Bosa. I was not a part of those 18 contestants who went inside Bigg Boss. I went only as a guest to give blessings.”

“As a guest, I told everyone about the Bhagavad Gita, said good things, and everyone there said ‘Radhe-Radhe.’ If my gifting Bhagavad Gita has hurt anyone, I apologize,” he concluded.

Aniruddhacharya refused to enter Bigg Boss 18 house

Months before the show started, there were reports that the Instagram sensation guru had been approached to enter the Bigg Boss house. It was also rumoured that he would enter the house. However, he denied all reports by confirming that he would not be participating in the show.

During a podcast, the guru was asked if he was going to enter the Big Boss 18 house, to this he replied, “We move from being humans to becoming deities, we do not become dogs.”

He added, “There are fighting, barking dogs there. What will we do there? Why should we lower the head of our Sanatan by going there? Even if someone gives us not crores but billions of rupees, we will not go. We are not like Bollywood which starts promoting gutkha for crores of rupees. They gave an offer of several crores. If I sit among the immoral, what will people say about me?”

Even after speaking low of the show, Aniruddhacharya still appeared on the grand premiere as a guest. This angered the people who expressed their disappointment on social media.

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