Salman Khan alludes to his life's challenges at Big Boss

BOLLYWOOD actor Salman Khan addressed the challenges he is facing during a recent "Bigg Boss 18" episode, referencing the turmoil in his life following the death of his friend, NCP leader Baba Siddique.

The former Maharashtra minister was killed on October 12 outside his son Zeeshan Siddique's office in Mumbai.

Authorities suggest Siddique may have been targeted by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi due to his association with Khan.

On the Weekend ka Vaar episode of the reality show, Khan admitted he had considered not appearing. "Yaar, qasam khuda ki what all I am going through in my life and I have to come and handle this (arguments between housemates)... I feel that I shouldn't have come here today. But you have to do what you have to do," the actor said in clips shared widely on social media.

Khan also acknowledged the accusations against him, stating, "Mere par bhi bahut saare laanchan lagaye gaye hain (I have been accused of many things). I know what my parents go through." It remains unclear whether the episode was filmed before or after Siddique's murder.

Following the killing, Khan visited Siddique’s Bandra residence prior to the burial but did not share a public condolence message.

In another development, Mumbai traffic police received a threat message demanding a rasom from Khan, leading to an extortion investigation. This threat followed earlier incidents involving the Bishnoi gang, who had previously targeted Khan.