Bigg Boss producer Deepak Dhar has defended host Salman Khan against accusations of bias. Dhar stated that Khan's hosting is not scripted and that the production team fully supports him. He emphasized Khan's genuine nature and commitment to fairness, describing him as the 'soul of the show' who is mindful of maintaining a balanced game for all contestants. Dhar indicated that the team responds to criticism only when necessary, asserting Khan's neutrality is often misunderstood.