Overview
- Endemol Shine India CEO Rishi Negi said the show stopped admitting live audiences whenever Salman Khan is on set after threats over the past two and a half years.
- All permanent staff, temporary workers, and vendors are now vetted through mandatory background checks before accessing the set.
- Producers described a 24x7 operation with close to 600 crew members to manage content, logistics, and security for Season 19.
- The tightened posture follows reported threats linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and an April 2024 shooting outside Khan’s Bandra residence.
- Separate reports note Khan’s personal safeguards, including a bulletproof SUV and reinforced balcony glass, as the season continues on JioHotstar and Colors TV.