What Is ‘Zazu’? Word Popularised By Bigg Boss 19 Contestants — What Does Salman Khan Have To Say?

Salman Khan claimed that Zazu actually has a positive meaning. (Photo Credits: Instagram)

Bigg Boss 19 has once again turned into a battleground with constant arguments and drama, which keeps viewers hooked. The latest clash in the house grabbed attention when a small dispute turned into a major fight involving three contestants. The issue started when Pranit found out through Awez Darbar and Farhana Bhatt that Amaal had been calling him Zazu. Angered by the nickname, Pranit immediately confronted Amaal and their heated exchange soon pulled Baseer Ali into the argument.

The word quickly became a talking point inside the house and also among viewers, who began using it in a negative sense. Interestingly, Salman Khan later mentioned that the word actually has a positive meaning but has been twisted into an insult by the contestants. This has left fans confused and curious about what Zazu really means.

What Is Zazu?

Zazu isn’t an insult at all. It actually comes from The Lion King franchise, where Zazu is a hornbill and the trusted royal advisor of King Simba. His role is to keep an eye on the Pride Lands and report the good and bad news to the king. The character represents loyalty and responsibility, which is far from the mocking tone used in the Bigg Boss house.

What Salman Khan Said

During the Weekend Ka Vaar episode, when Salman Khan spoke about their fight, the Bollywood superstar said, “What’s wrong with Zazu? You turned out to be the biggest Zazu — you heard something there and came here to tell it. And Zazu always delivered the right news to help save the jungle.”

When Salman turned to Amaal Malik, he replied, “I said it in fun,” Awez intervened and said, “You said it in a demeaning way,” Salman then added, “I said it in a positive sense. Zazu is a positive character. Here, you have given the Zazu character a negative meaning.”

In the latest Weeknd Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 19, Pranit More, Ashnoor Kaur and Awez Darbar were at the bottom three, after which Awez was evicted from the show.