Overview

• The Salman Khan–hosted Bigg Boss 19 premiered on August 24 with Pranit More introduced as a contestant.
• In pre-show interviews, More said he has already pursued legal action over the February Solapur attack and that the case remains ongoing.
• He described stricter vetting of his material and the addition of security at live shows, which he said has increased expenses.
• Veer Pahariya publicly condemned the violence, though More said the actor has not contacted him personally.
• As the season launched, older clips of More joking about Salman Khan resurfaced online, renewing attention on his stand-up persona.