Neighbourly culture has become a thing of the past, believes Salman Khan

If you’ve seen the current season of the popular reality television show ‘Bigg Boss 11’, you would have noticed that this time the theme of the show revolves around neighbours. So, as the show explores the neighborhood theme, the host Salman Khan was asked about his views on the same. He stated that the neighborhood culture these days has changed and the bonding between neighbours in our country has become a thing of the past.

Reminiscing about his childhood days, he says, “When I was growing up, not here in Galaxy (apartments), but before that… there was an exchange of warmth between padosis (neighbours). Around 60 families used to stay in that area and people had a connection. Doors were never shut, we used to play around and in the evening, men of the house sat together and conversed. Women of the house used to talk about ‘What is cooked in your house?’ There was an exchange of food… the environment was quite different then.” (Also Read: ‘Judwaa 2’ stars meet original ‘Judwaa’ Salman in ‘Bigg Boss’ house. SEE PIC)

He further says, “I think I am very lucky because when we shifted to Galaxy, we had the same kind of atmosphere. You know, behind my house, there is a colony called Virendra Colony, where all the boys were growing up together, had the same bonding. Though all of them are now working abroad, whenever they come back for festivals or vacation, they come back together. And you know, it’s like that cheerfulness comes along.” The actor who is fondly called as ‘Bhaijaan’ has inspired many people to stay fit and contribute their bit to the society.

When asked if his popularity provides an added advantage to the show, he said, “Yes, that definitely works for the show, and Colors (channel) as well. Yes, there is a connection from both sides (fans and Salman) that I cannot deny. But I cannot describe what it is. You know, especially among children; I have been observing kids who are maybe not well… or disabled kids, they have a huge affinity towards me. When they wave their hands saying ‘Salman…’ I feel the connection. I love them.”

Finally, when asked that as a host of the show, what are the changes he has observed so far. He replied, “I think in the last few seasons, people watched the show before participating in it, thinking they know the format of the show. But what they do not understand is whatever strategy they come up with does not work in the house (Bigg Boss House).”

On the movie front, Salman Khan will next be seen in Ali Abbas Zafar’s ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ and Remo D’Souza’s ‘Race 3’.

Inputs from IANS

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