Lalit Modi Joining Bigg Boss 20? Ex-IPL Chairman Slams Reports As ‘Fake News’, Issues Legal Notice

As speculation around the contestants of Salman Khan-hosted Bigg Boss 20 continues to build ahead of its premiere, several names have started circulating on social media, with ex-IPL Chairman Lalit Modi among those linked to the upcoming season. However, Modi has now firmly denied the reports, saying he was never approached for the show and has no plans to participate.

What Did Lalit Modi Say About Bigg Boss 20 Reports?

Lalit Modi took to social media to reject reports suggesting that he would be seen as a contestant on Bigg Boss 20. Addressing the speculation directly, he wrote, "FAKE NEWS. PERIOD. I have NOT been approached for Bigg Boss 20. I am NOT participating in Bigg Boss 20. And I have NO intention of doing so. Amazing how a completely fabricated story can become 'news' without anyone bothering to ask the person concerned." BCCI VP Rajiv Shukla Issued Conflict of Interest Notice by Justice Arun Mishra, Lalit Modi Reacts.

Lalit Modi also shared a legal notice issued by his lawyers in response to the reports. Alongside it, he wrote, "My lawyers have issued the attached notice. Perhaps next time, verify before you publish."

Lalit Modi Denies Joining Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 20

What Does The Legal Notice Say?

The legal notice, posted by Modi, specifically addressed reports claiming that he had been signed for Bigg Boss 20. His lawyers stated that Modi "has not been approached by the producers, broadcasters, channel or any representative of the said Programme" and that no one had been authorised to represent him or hold out on his behalf regarding the show. It further clarified that Modi "has not consented to, and has no intention of, participating in or being associated with the said Programme in any manner whatsoever." ‘Bigg Boss 20’ Tentative Contestant List: Mr Faisu, Anjali Arora, Sunil Pal and Ruru Thakur Among Others Entering Salman Khan’s BB House?

The notice also pointed out that Modi had not confirmed his alleged participation to any publication, stating that the reports were published without verification or authority. It stressed that Modi's name, image, photograph, likeness, voice and other personality attributes exclusively belong to him, and that no one is entitled to use them or imply any association with him without his consent.

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