Aniruddhacharya Maharaj, popularly referred to as Pookie Baba, taken aback each person whilst he seemed on the Bigg Boss 18's Grand Premiere episode, despite the fact that he had formerly criticised the reality show. The spiritual preacher had previously declared that he would decline any financial offer to seem on Bigg Boss, which is hosted by means of Salman Khan. His followers had been dissatisfied by means of his surprising arrival and felt that his preference to be involved with the display become a betrayal. 

Aniruddhacharya Maharaj apologised
Aniruddhacharya Maharaj has apologised in public to his fans and explained his affiliation with Bigg Boss. "I went there as a guest, now not a candidate, and my only motive for being there has been to bless the eighteen contestants, who enter Bigg Boss House and should stay there for three months however I am right here with you handing over 'katha'.'' Aniruddhacharya Maharaj is visible addressing the problem and saying, "This son of yours, this servant, asks to your forgiveness if my access into Bigg Boss has indignant any Sanatani. My intention became to promote Sanatan values, now not to compete. Aap nishchint rahe jab tak ye saans rahegi Sanatan ki hello baat karunga. I beg for forgiveness one million times, but recognize that I will communicate approximately Sanatan values for as long as I stay.''

He further said that did now not enter Bigg Boss 18 to compete but had merely come as a visitor to bless the applicants. "I didn't take part in Bigg Boss; as I had previously stated. I wasn't the primary cast of the display I changed into most effective a visitor.'' Aniruddhacharya Maharaj has already regarded on numerous TV indicates within the past. He previously appeared on Laughter Chefs, which was nicely-obtained with the aid of the target audience.