{
  "id": 5512259,
  "title": "Bigg Boss 20: Sitar Player Bhagirath Bhatt, Associated With Padmaavat, Denies Joining Salman Khan's Show, Says, 'I Can't Shout'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/bigg-boss-20-sitar-player-bhagirath-bhatt-associated-with-padmaavat",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T06:36:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/bigg-boss-20-sitar-player-bhagirath-bhatt-associated-with-padmaavat-denies-joining-salman-khans-show-says-i-cant-shout"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sitar musician Bhagirath Bhatt, known for his work on projects like Padmaavat and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, has denied rumors that he will be joining the upcoming reality show Bigg Boss 20. The 27-year-old, associated with several acclaimed projects, took to social media to clear the air about his potential involvement in the show. Bhatt stated that he is not joining Bigg Boss 20, emphasizing that he is not someone who can shout or create unnecessary noise. He described himself as a believer in calm music and explained that peaceful music has always been his inspiration. Other rumored contestants for Bigg Boss 20 include Mahhi Vij, Gullu, Arshifa Khan, and Faisal Khan, among others. The show has introduced a unique twist by allowing fans to have a say in the selection process through the 'Fans Ka Faisla' campaign.",
  "summary": "Popular sitar player and music composer Bhagirath Bhatt, who has been associated with several acclaimed projects including Padmaavat, Loveyapa, Border 2, Qala and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, was recently rumoured to be entering the Salman Khan-hosted reality show Bigg Boss 20 as a contestant. However, just days ahead of the show's grand premiere on September 6, Bhatt took to social media to put the rumors…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Salman Khan Charges A Whopping ₹120 Crore To Host Bigg Boss 20: Report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/salman-khan-charges-a-whopping-120-crore-to-host-bigg-boss-20-report",
        "published": "2026-09-02T11:13:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}