Actor Salman Khan used his Bigg Boss 20 platform on 20 September 2026 to deliver a sharp rebuke to online trolls who target celebrities over their appearance — remarks widely seen as a pointed reference to the body-shaming directed at actress Katrina Kaif following her post-pregnancy weight gain. The actor made his comments during the 'Weekend Ka Vaar' episode broadcast from Mumbai.

What Triggered the Outburst

The immediate context was a dispute between Bigg Boss 20 contestants ScoutOP and Arishfa Khan. Earlier in the week, ScoutOP had reportedly directed his online gaming and YouTube community with the words 'khatam kardo isko' (finish her off) following a task-related fight with Arishfa. Salman used the incident as a launching pad to address the broader culture of digital harassment.

The context outside the house was equally charged. Katrina Kaif had recently made a rare public appearance at the Ambani family's Ganpati celebrations alongside her husband, actor Vicky Kaushal. The outing drew a wave of comments targeting her physique following the birth of their son Vihaan.

What Salman Said

Without naming Katrina directly, Salman addressed post-pregnancy body-shaming head-on. 'Pregnant hone ke baad everyone puts on weight,' he said, adding that 'when she decides to return to films, she would be fit once again.' The remarks left little ambiguity about who he was referring to.

He also called out the financial motivation behind trolling. 'Kisi ko neecha dikha ke aap paise kama rahe hain,' he said — 'You are making money by putting someone down.' He added: 'Aap apni upbringing dikha rahe ho' — 'You are only showing your upbringing.'

Salman listed the range of angles trolls exploit: weight, family, career setbacks, and personal milestones including motherhood. He challenged the motivation behind the behaviour, asking: 'What do you want to troll and why do you want to troll?'

Salman on His Own Trolling Experience

The actor, who turned 60 this year, also revealed that he has personally faced online criticism for aging. 'Budha hogya, of course 60 saal ka hogaya. You can't be Maine Pyaar Kiya all the bloody time,' he said — a self-deprecating acknowledgment that no celebrity is exempt from the scrutiny he was condemning.

The Broader Conversation

Salman's remarks come at a moment when celebrity body-shaming — particularly targeting new mothers — has drawn increasing attention in India. Critics argue that social media platforms have enabled anonymous harassment to flourish, often driven by engagement-chasing content creators. This is not the first time the Bajrangi Bhaijaan actor has used his Bigg Boss host role to address social issues, though the directness of Sunday's remarks stood out. With Katrina Kaif yet to publicly respond, the episode has reignited a debate about how public figures — especially women — are treated in the postpartum period.