Nov 14, 2026 5:18pm IST
Salman Khan’s ‘Bigg Boss 20: Weekend Ka Vaar’ Absence Explained: Actor Was Busy Promoting ‘Maatrubhumi’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Salman Khan surprised fans and television viewers this week by skipping his customary Friday shoot for “Bigg Boss 20: Weekend Ka Vaar.” Every Friday, Khan shoots the high-stakes weekend episodes of the reality show, with promotional teasers typically airing later that evening to build anticipation for the Saturday and Sunday broadcasts.
However, on Friday, November 13, 2026, the absence of the usual “Weekend Ka Vaar” promo immediately caught the attention of viewers, sparking widespread speculation across social media.
Online rumors ranged from potential scheduling disputes with the reality show’s makers to speculation about another guest host stepping in—much like filmmaker Rohit Shetty did earlier in October. Variety India has learned that Khan skipped the “Bigg Boss” set on Friday because he was busy filming a special promotional episode for Kapil Sharma’s popular Netflix comedy talk show, “The Great Indian Kapil Show.”
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Khan arrived on the sets of the Netflix series to officially kick off the promotional campaign for his highly anticipated upcoming war drama, “Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace.” Joining him for the comedy episode was his
“Maatrubhumi” co-star Chitrangda Singh, marking one of the film’s major publicity appearances ahead of its theatrical debut. Rather than missing on his hosting duties altogether, Khan’s “Bigg Boss 20” shoot was simply pushed back by 24 hours to Saturday, November 14, 2026, giving the housemates an extra day before facing the host’s weekly assessment.
The promotional push comes at a crucial time for “Maatrubhumi,” which is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on December 4, 2026. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia and produced under the Salman Khan Films banner, the movie recently unveiled its official trailer, generating significant buzz among audiences.
With less than three weeks left before the film hits cinemas, Khan’s appearance on Kapil Sharma’s show signals the start of an aggressive promotional rollout for one of the year’s biggest releases.
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