Former Bigg Boss contestant Imam Siddiqui has written an open letter to Salman Khan after the host referred to him during a recent Weekend Ka Vaar episode while discussing contestant Qazi Touqeer’s conduct inside the house. Imam objected to the comparison and sought a clarification on the show.
The controversy stems from Salman’s remarks during the October 3, 2026 episode of Bigg Boss 20. While addressing Qazi’s behaviour, the host invoked Imam’s stint on Bigg Boss 6 as an example of a contestant who, according to Salman’s characterization, deliberately provoked fellow housemates.
Imam has now disputed that characterization, arguing that his conduct during his season was centred on entertainment, tasks and performance rather than deliberately harassing other contestants.
Imam Siddiqui Objects to Salman Khan’s Reference
Imam shared a clip from the Weekend Ka Vaar episode on Instagram along with a detailed note addressed to Salman Khan.
In the letter, Imam said he considered the reference to him “extremely defamatory and factually incorrect” and specifically disputed the suggestion that he had intentionally tried to trouble or harass contestants during his season.
“On your recent Bigg Boss #BB20, on @COLORSTV @Jio @JioStar @JioHotstar @JioHotstarReality Weekend Ka Vaar episode, dated Saturday 3rd of October 2026, you mentioned my name on national television in a manner which I found extremely defamatory and factually incorrect,” he wrote.
Imam went on to challenge the statement attributed to Salman: “Imam Siddique ne bhi yeh kiya tha…”
According to Imam, the characterization did not accurately represent his conduct on Bigg Boss 6.
“I have never harassed any contestant with the intent to trouble them. My journey in Bigg Boss Season 6 was based on entertainment, tasks and performance. I completed my journey with dignity,” he stated.
Imam Seeks Clarification on the Show
Imam said that being cited as a negative example in front of a large television and streaming audience could affect his professional reputation.
He referred to his four decades of work across advertising, broadcasting, corporate work, design, education, events, entertainment and fashion, as well as his family’s reputation.
“When my name is used as a negative example before crores of viewers, without me being present to defend myself, it causes serious damage to my reputation,” he wrote.
He subsequently requested that the Bigg Boss team issue a clarification or correction on the programme and asked that his name not be used in what he considers a defamatory context in the future.
Imam Says He Continues to Respect Salman
Despite objecting strongly to the reference, Imam kept his letter respectful in tone.
“I have always respected you as an elder brother of the industry, and I continue to do so,” he wrote.
He added that he hoped Salman would address the issue with the same sense of fairness that he demonstrates while dealing with contestants inside the Bigg Boss house.
Imam’s post was therefore not simply a criticism of the host. It was also a request for his version of events to be acknowledged publicly after his name was brought up during the episode.
Imam Siddiqui’s Bigg Boss Journey
Imam Siddiqui was one of the prominent contestants on Bigg Boss 6, which aired between 2012 and 2013.
His stint on the reality show became particularly memorable because of his outspoken personality and confrontational interactions inside the house.
He eventually finished as the runner-up, with Urvashi Dholakia winning the season.
More than a decade later, his name remains associated with one of the more discussed personalities from the show’s earlier seasons.
That history was precisely what made Salman’s reference relevant to the discussion surrounding Qazi on the latest season.
Why Salman Khan Mentioned Imam During the Qazi Discussion
The reference came as Salman addressed Qazi’s conduct during Weekend Ka Vaar.
The host also pushed back against speculation that he might be favouring certain contestants, making it clear that he intended to hold housemates accountable regardless of their individual standing.
Qazi’s conduct had become a point of discussion after he had apparently explained a tactic involving the appearance of being unwell. Because the contestant had discussed the strategy in a manner that exposed it to viewers, the supposed illness was already known to be part of his gameplay.
Salman subsequently questioned the conduct and used Imam’s earlier Bigg Boss stint as a comparison while making his point.
Imam’s Objection Adds Another Chapter to the Debate
Imam’s open letter introduces a separate perspective into the conversation: how former contestants are represented years after their participation in the reality show.
His objection is specifically to the characterization of his intentions. While Salman used the reference in the context of discussing Qazi’s behaviour, Imam argues that the comparison presents his own Bigg Boss 6 conduct inaccurately.
At this stage, Imam has publicly sought a clarification from Salman and the Bigg Boss team. Whether the show responds directly remains to be seen.
For now, the dispute has revived discussion around one of the most memorable contestants from Bigg Boss’s earlier seasons while adding a new point of contention to the ongoing drama surrounding Bigg Boss 20.
