Umar Riaz: I take it as a pride that I’ve been scolded by superstar Salman Khan

In a shocking elimination, Bigg Boss 15 contestant Umar Riaz was recently ousted from the glass walled house of Bigg Boss 15. While some justified his elimination three weeks away from the finale, a large number of people think it was extremely unfair.

During his stint inside the house, Umar Riaz received constant criticism from the show’s host Salman Khan. Talking to a publication, he opened about being reprimanded by Khan, how brother Asim Riaz comforted him and much more.

“I take it as a pride that I have been scolded by superstar Salman Khan. My father also says that do not forget you have been scolded by Salman Khan. I am happy that he chided me. It’s fine with me. I was ready to even get slapped by Salman Khan (laughs) as people would remember me getting slapped by him (jokes),” he said.

Riaz went on to add, “It is usually said that getting a punch from Mike Tyson or Mohammad Ali is a big thing, so I never took it in a negative light. I would feel great when he would talk to all of us. He once praised me for doing good in the game and for me it was a big thing. Once during BB 13, he had called Asim He-man and though he did not call me He-man but he once praised my game. I have grown up watching his movies, loved his style and then getting a chance to speak to him daily was a big thing for me. I would initially get scared seeing him and even the rest of the contestants. His aura is different and that’s the reason I was always a little shy or conscious in front of him. I don’t think Indian television has a host like him and I respect Salman sir from the bottom of my heart.”

We wish Umar Riaz all the very best for his future endeavours.