Salman Khan removes shirt on Bigg Boss 20 to confront trolls

Bollywood actor Salman Khan used the latest episode of the reality show Bigg Boss 20 to publicly confront online trolls, removing his shirt on camera to challenge critics targeting his age and physique. The incident occurred during the Weekend Ka Vaar segment, which aired on September 19, 2026. Khan, who is 60 years old, addressed comments about his weight and appearance, stating that he is aware of the criticism and questioned the motivation behind such trolling. During the episode, Khan also criticized the broader culture of online body-shaming, particularly directed at women after pregnancy. While he did not name any individual, his remarks were widely interpreted as a defense of actress Katrina Kaif, who had recently faced social media criticism over her postpartum appearance. Khan stated that weight gain after pregnancy is natural and that women can regain fitness when they return to work. He emphasized that making fun of someone's appearance, including his brother Sohail Khan and actor Varun, is unacceptable. The confrontation began when Khan addressed contestant ScoutOP, who had previously encouraged his gaming community to troll others following a dispute.