Mumbai, Aug. 16 -- Former Indian Premier League Chairman Lalit Modi has called out reports claiming that he could be a participant in the upcoming season of reality show 'Bigg Boss.'

Calling the reports "fake news", Lalit Modi said he has not been approached for the show and has no intention to participate in it.

The reports surfaced in sections of the media and on social media this week, with some accounts claiming that Modi had been approached as one of the contestants of Bigg Boss 20.

Lalit Modi expressed surprise and wondered how "a completely fabricated story can become news" without anyone bothering to ask the person concerned.

In a post on X, he also said that his lawyers have issued a notice.

"FAKE NEWS. PERIOD. I have NOT be...