Asim Riaz Criticizes Bigg Boss 20 Season; Receives Mixed Reactions Online
Asim Riaz, runner-up of Bigg Boss 13, criticized the newly launched Bigg Boss 20 season by calling it a "flop season" in a now-deleted social media post. His comment sparked backlash from netizens who defended the show's continued popularity and Salman Khan's role as host. Some users reminded Asim of his past on the show and questioned his ongoing focus on it. Bigg Boss 20 premiered on September 6, 2026, featuring 16 contestants and streaming on JioHotstar and Colors TV.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (45/100). Lens Score 28/100.
Outlets measured: news18, indiatoday, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (35–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 7 Sept, 10:31 am. Other outlets followed.