Salman Khan’s recent appearance on Weekend Ka Vaar during Bigg Boss 20 has reignited debate around trolling, body-shaming, and how celebrities are treated online. The actor grabbed headlines after removing his shirt on stage and directly confronting those who have mocked his weight and appearance, but the moment has also resurfaced an old controversy from the show’s history.
Former Bigg Boss 7 contestant Sofia Hayat, who was part of the show in 2013, took to X (formerly Twitter) to criticise Salman over his comments on body-shaming. Reacting to a resurfaced video of Salman removing his shirt on the Bigg Boss 20 stage, Sofia called him a ‘hypocritical idiot’ and alleged that during her time on the show, he had criticised her body and face while praising co-contestant Gauahar Khan’s body. She expressed her frustration over the perceived double standard in a post on X.
Sofia’s remarks drew quick attention, coming shortly after Salman had spoken at length about the trolling he faces regarding his own appearance. She also engaged with other users on X who brought up Salman’s career and recent films, remarking that while he has had a long and successful career, he hasn’t evolved as an actor the way Amitabh Bachchan has.
Salman’s Weekend Ka Vaar Remarks
During the latest episode, Salman addressed the constant online criticism about his age, weight, and looks, saying he is aware of the trolling but generally avoids reacting to it. At one point, he removed his hat and shirt on stage, challenging trolls to continue mocking his body. He questioned the difference between commenting on someone’s weight changes versus turning a person’s appearance into a joke, and also spoke about how celebrities, especially women, are judged for their looks and photographed by paparazzi.
Salman further spoke about the broader culture of online trolling, alleging that some negative campaigns against celebrities could be paid for, and raised concerns about paid film reviews. He also questioned why actors are expected to have an opinion on every political or social issue, arguing that celebrities may lack sufficient information on certain topics or may simply choose not to comment when asked by journalists.
Source: Siasat.com
