The grilling sessions are bad only because contestants like Kushal take a beating, they do not give back. Gauhar has the spine but gets over-argumentative and Salman easily cuts her off. Even Ajaz when he gives back is cautious and over-respectful.If there are people who give muh-thod jawab like there were on previous seasons, this situation wouldn't have arisen.
Imam jaisa koi Salman ko time out karney waala aa gaya ya phir Sapna jaisey palat ke Salmaan ko sunaanewaali aa jaye toh Salman goes on the defensive. (Though in my opinion, even Imam and Sapna could have gotten a bit more aggressive).
Even Sky used to give back in with his 'Bro this..', 'Bro, that..' comments. Even Santosh Shukla maintained his dignity and spoke as an equal.
I believe it is not Armaan's or Tanisha's wealth that keeps Salman cautious, my guess it is partly friendship, he doesn't want to ruin relations with people he socially mingles with, probably it becomes awkward. Aaj inko khari khoti sunaya toh kal party mein kis mooh se miley?
This time all the contestants are extremely worshipping of Salman. Salman sir this, sir that... kya hai yeh? Is Salman a principal and are these animals his students?