'Bigg Boss 18' Premiere: As Salman Khan interacts with Aniruddhacharya; here's what we know about him

Pandit Aniruddhacharya is coming on Bigg Boss 18 for the premiere episode. He is known for his lectures on Bhagwat Katha on TV. He is also a singer of devotional Krishna Bhajans. In the promo, he tells Salman Khan that he will find a bride for him, who will not run away. The superstar’s answer will have you in splits. Everyone is wondering what he is doing on Bigg Boss 18. Pandit Aniruddhacharya was also offered the show but he said it does not align with his cultural values. Here is what we know about him…

Aniruddhacharya is known as a spiritual leader and storyteller. His base is in Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh. He is from Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. His father worked as a priest. He is from the Tiwari community, a Brahmin. Pandit Avadheshanand Giri and Pandit Giriraj Maharaj are his mentors in the world of spirituality. He is known for his story-telling skills, and musical talents. 

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Aniruddhacharyaji is the founder of the Gou Gauri Gopal Ashram in Vrindavan. It has a home for women who have been abandoned by their families. They also do bhandaras to feed the poor. He has a huge fan base on Facebook, Instagram and other channels. Like a devout Hindi, he also has a shelter for cows and calves. They are well looked after, and their medical treatment is also done at the shelter. He is one of the religious gurus who has extensive coverage on TV and other social media. 

It seems the net worth of Aniruddhacharya Ji is around Rs four to five crores. He is one of the most important personalities of Vrindavan.