Bigg Boss 20 host Salman Khan addressed the constant trolling he faces over his age, weight, and looksThe actor gave trolls a direct response during Weekend Ka Vaar
Published: September 20, 2026, 11:22 AM IST
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Salman Khan has been on the receiving end of social media comments about his age, weight and appearance for years, but the actor decided to address them head-on during the latest Bigg Boss 20 Weekend Ka VaarWhat began as a discussion about online trolling soon turned personal when Salman spoke about the comments made about himHe questioned why people feel the need to target someone’s looks and body in the first placeThe actor then took his response a step further, leaving the contestants and viewers with quite a moment to remember.
Bigg Boss 20: Salman Khan hits back at weight and age trolls
During the Bigg Boss 20 Weekend Ka Vaar episode, Salman Khan spoke about the comments he regularly receives onlineHe referred to trolls calling him overweight and making remarks about his age, weight, and looks, making it clear that he is aware of what is being said about him.
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Salman then removed his hat and jacket before taking off his shirt on cameraHe challenged those who comment on his physique to continue doing so, turning the moment into a direct response to the criticismHe also questioned the mentality behind online trolling and told people to look at themselves before passing comments about others.
Salman Khan confronted ScoutOP over remarks he had made the previous week, particularly his request to his gaming community to troll him if he said something inappropriateDuring the discussion, Scout acknowledged his mistake and appeared apologetic as Salman questioned the logic behind encouraging his followers to engage in trollingSalman said, “What do you want to troll? And why do you want to troll? What is the mentality? It has happened with me tooBhai mota ho gaya hai (He has become fat)Kar lo na troll, ye lo (Now come, troll me)He then took off his T-shirt, hat, and jacket and said, “Kar lo na troll (Come on troll me).”
SALMAN KHAN took his T-shirt off on live telecast of #BiggBoss20 and silenced the so called trollers in his own style.
60 yrs old and still carrying a physique most can only dream of.The OG Fitness Icon for a reason.#SalmanKhan pic.twitter.com/E84uGCJrdR
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He then says, “Pehle apne aap ko dekhoYeh aap log joh comment karte ho na, jiske upar, kisi ke upar joh bhi karte ho, pehle apni shakal dekh lo, apna jism dekh lo, uske baad karna yehApne ma baap ko dekh lo pehle, unki sehat dekh lo, phir baat karnaEk samajh mein aata hai ke you lost weight or put on weight, we do understand, but mazak udana Sohail ke upar, Varun ke upar, har ek ke upar.” (Look at yourselves firstAll of you who leave comments—targeting whoever it may be, take a good look at your own faces and bodies before doing soLook at your parents and consider their health first; only then should you speakWe understand – losing or gaining weight happens but making fun of Sohail, Varun, or anyone else is another matter.)
90s kids still remember the pure madness in theaters whenever #SalmanKhan took his shirt off!
Fast forward to 2026, and absolutely nothing has changedAt 60, the man is still setting the screen on fire, leaving everyone in absolute awe of that legendary physiqueThe roaring…
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Salman said that comments about his age have also become a regular part of social media conversationsHe acknowledged that he is 60, while questioning what trolls are trying to prove by repeatedly pointing out his age.
Salman Khan questions the culture of online trolling
Salman Khan’s comments went beyond his own experienceWhile speaking to Bigg Boss 20 contestant ScoutOP, the actor questioned why people encourage others to troll someone simply because they disagree with them.
He also spoke about the way celebrities are targeted over their weight, looks, family, smile and even personal milestonesSalman said such comments reveal more about the person making them than the celebrity being targeted.
Fearless #SalmanKhan
Some people are trolling me too, saying I’ve become oldOf course I’m 60 years oldYou can’t stay like Maine Pyar Kiya all the time
He also indirectly responded to the trolling of Katrina Kaif, saying that everyone puts on weight after pregnancy and when… pic.twitter.com/8rFrPqPP3N
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The actor also made a distinction between genuine concern and mocking someone’s appearanceAccording to Salman, expressing concern if someone appears unwell is different from making fun of their body or looks.
His comments came during a tense week inside the Bigg Boss 20 house, where ScoutOP and Arishfa Khan were involved in a heated argumentSalman questioned Scout over his decision to encourage his gaming community to troll others following their dispute.
Bigg Boss 20 weekend ka vaar: Salman Khan talks about celebrity trolling
Salman Khan also touched upon the wider issue of celebrities being judged for their personal livesDuring the same discussion, he referred to trolling directed at other actors and family members.
His remarks came shortly after he addressed online comments about women and post-pregnancy weight gain, in remarks that were widely linked to the trolling faced by Katrina KaifSalman did not directly name Katrina while making those comments, but his words drew attention because of the timing.
The latest Bigg Boss 20 Weekend Ka Vaar episode therefore became more than just another round of contestant confrontationsSalman used the platform to respond to comments about himself while questioning the larger culture of online trolling and personal attacks.
