Every once in a while, a celebrity says the quiet part out loud — and the internet erupts in applause. That’s exactly what happened during the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 20, when Salman Khan let loose on paparazzi culture and online trolling, and honestly, it felt long overdue.
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What Sparked the Rant about Salman Khan?
While chatting with Mahhi Vij, Salman didn’t hold back on paparazzi who take inappropriate back-shots of actresses without consent. He bluntly suggested women confront such photographers directly, questioning what mindset drives someone to repeatedly cross that line despite most women clearly not wanting it.
He backed this up with real examples — recalling how actress Saiee Manjrekar grew visibly uncomfortable because of such incidents, how Neha Dhupia once fired back at photographers doing this, and even how his own niece was targeted with a demeaning “Guess Who?” caption after being shot from behind.
The Trolling Called Out
Salman didn’t stop at paparazzi. He turned his attention to online trolls who mock celebrities over weight gain, pregnancy bodies, and career struggles — citing how Sohail Khan and Varun Dhawan have faced similar hate. Without naming her directly, he also defended new mom navigating post-pregnancy body comments, reminding critics that weight gain during pregnancy is natural and temporary.
| Highlight | Detail |
|---|---|
| Target #1 | Paparazzi taking inappropriate back-shots |
| Target #2 | Online trolls mocking celebrities’ appearance |
| Bold Gesture | Went shirtless on live TV at 60 to invite trolling |
| Callback Reference | Referenced Sunny Deol’s torn-shoes trolling incident |
| Reaction | Praised widely as an “OG Salman Khan moment” |
In a moment that stunned viewers, Salman removed his jacket and went shirtless live on camera, essentially daring trolls to comment on his physique — a bold, almost theatrical way of proving age and appearance shouldn’t define anyone’s worth.
Why This Moment Resonated?
What made this rant land so powerfully wasn’t just the anger — it was the authenticity. Salman voiced frustrations that countless celebrities likely feel but rarely say publicly, given the risk of backlash. Coming from someone with his stature and screen presence, it carried weight that few others in the industry could pull off.
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FAQs
Q1. What did Salman Khan say about paparazzi on Bigg Boss 20?
He criticized photographers for taking inappropriate back-shots of actresses and urged women to confront them directly.
Q2. Why did Salman Khan go shirtless on the show?
He did it to boldly challenge trolls who mock celebrities’ appearance and age, turning himself into the subject of trolling by choice.
