Salman Khan went shirtless on the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 20 while addressing the trolling he has faced over his age, weight, hair and appearance. The actor removed his hat and shirt on stage and challenged trolls to continue commenting on his looks.
The moment came as Salman spoke about the larger culture of trolling and questioned why people target celebrities over their appearance, weight, age and personal lives. He also called out the practice of body-shaming others and said people should look at themselves before commenting on someone else.
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Salman Takes Off Shirt, Challenges Trolls
Addressing comments about his appearance, Salman said, “What do you want to troll? And why do you want to troll? What is the mentality? It has happened to me too. Bhai mota ho gaya hai (He has become fat) Kar lo na troll ye lo (Now come troll me)…”
He then removed his hat and jacket before saying, “Kar lo trolling (Come troll me).” Salman subsequently took off his shirt and showed his physique as he continued responding to the comments made about him.
He also said, “Pehle apne aap ko dekho. Aap log jo comment karte ho na, jo bhi karte ho (First look at yourself. Then comment on others). Look at your parents' health, your own health.”
Salman’s Remarks Come Amid Katrina Kaif Trolling
Salman also spoke about the way celebrities are mocked for changes in their appearance, including weight gain after pregnancy. His comments come amid social-media trolling faced by Katrina Kaif over her post-pregnancy appearance.
Salman said, “Kisike failure pe mazak banana, mere saath bhi hua tha. Abhi bhi ho raha hoga - 'Buddha ho gaya hai'. Of course, 60 saal ka ho gaya; You can’t be Maine Pyar Kiya every time. What do you want to troll? Why do you troll joh pregnant hua hai? Pregnant hone ke baad everyone puts on weight.”
Without naming Katrina, Salman further criticised those mocking an actress for gaining weight after pregnancy. He said that once she resumes work, she will lose the extra kilos gained during pregnancy.
Salman Defends Sohail Khan, Varun Sharma
Salman also spoke about the trolling faced by his brother Sohail Khan and actor Varun Sharma because of their appearance.
He said, “Showing concern that bhai, you look unwell, you have lost weight is different. But mocking Sohail and Varun over their looks? That is wrong.”
Talking about his own bald look, Salman explained that it was for a project and questioned comments about him undergoing a hair transplant or going bald.
“And this bald look, it's for a project. What are these comments that he is getting a hair transplant, takla ho gaya hai, ha ho gaya hoon. A friend of mine passed away two months back.”
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He further described people who constantly comment on celebrities' appearances as “parasites” and said viewers buy a ticket to watch a film, not the actors themselves.
Salman Calls Out Paps Over Female Actors’ Photos
Salman also raised concerns about the way some paparazzi photograph female actors, particularly when they click pictures from behind and focus on their legs, thighs and hips.
He said, “There are these paps who click photos of the actresses from behind; they focus on their legs, thighs and hips. This is so bad; what is this mentality? My Dabangg co-actress, that young girl Sai, feels so awkward with that. Neha Dhupia has also flagged it; even my niece has gone through it. I am saying this to all women: call them out.”
He added that while some people may be comfortable with such photographs, “90 per cent of them aren't.”