Salman Khan is currently in Ladakh shooting for his much-awaited film Battle of Galwan. Due to this schedule, he will be missing from Bigg Boss 19 for a few weeks. In his absence, Arshad Warsi and Akshay Kumar are stepping in as guest hosts to promote their upcoming film Jolly LLB 3. Meanwhile, a video of Salman Khan has gone viral online, sparking rumors that he once danced with actress Kunika Sadanand on his shoulder.

Bigg Boss Favouritism Allegations

Kunika Sadanand, currently a contestant on Bigg Boss 19, has been at the center of controversy. Many fans accused the show of favoritism when she was allowed to sit with cotton in her ears during a task without reprimand. Furthermore, the show highlighted an emotional segment with her son, which some viewers claimed was biased treatment. Against this backdrop, the viral video linking her with Salman Khan has only fueled the conversation.

The Truth Behind the Viral Video

In the viral clip, Salman Khan is seen performing shirtless on stage when a woman in a black dress joins him and dances. Later, Salman even lifts her onto his shoulder, with stars like Rishi Kapoor applauding in the audience. Some social media users claimed that the dancer was Kunika Sadanand, suggesting this was the reason for Salman’s supposed favoritism toward her.

However, the truth is different. The woman in the video is not Kunika but renowned choreographer Pony Verma, who is also the wife of actor Prakash Raj. The performance took place at the 43rd Filmfare Awards in 1998.

Kunika Faces Backlash

While the viral video turned out to be a case of mistaken identity, Kunika still found herself in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. Recently, she was heavily criticized for making an insensitive remark about fellow contestant Tanya Mittal’s mother. Viewers and housemates alike called her out, and she faced widespread trolling on social media.