Bollywood icon Salman Khan delivered a no-holds-barred address during the latest "Weekend Ka Vaar" episode of "Bigg Boss 20," directly confronting both intrusive paparazzi and relentless online trolls. The superstar's impassioned speech resonated widely, as he fiercely defended actresses from inappropriate photography and challenged keyboard warriors for body-shaming and personal attacks on celebrities.
A Strong Message to Paparazzi
Khan specifically targeted photographers who capture "back shots" of actresses without consent. He offered a blunt piece of advice to women who find this practice unwelcome: "Just give them a slap." The actor further challenged these photographers, suggesting they take similar pictures of their own mothers or sisters and post them online, calling the behavior "disgusting." He questioned the ethics and legitimacy of such individuals, asking, "Who gave them a press card?" He noted that while some celebrities might not mind, "90 percent of the girls I know" find it objectionable, a sentiment that persists even after marriage or motherhood. Khan cited instances involving Saiee Manjrekar, who visibly became awkward, Neha Dhupia, who reportedly "fired them," and even his own niece, whose rear-view photo was captioned "Guess Who?"
Confronting Online Trolls
The "Dabangg" star also turned his attention to online trolls, or "keyboard warriors," who spread negativity about celebrities' weight fluctuations, pregnancies, appearances, and career trajectories. Khan mentioned that figures like Sohail Khan and Varun Dhawan, among others, have been targets of such online abuse. He subtly defended Katrina Kaif's post-partum appearance without explicitly naming her, stating that "Pregnancy me everyone puts on some weight, jab wo filmo me wapas aa jaygi, wo fit ho jayengi" (when she returns to work, she will be back in shape).
Salman's Unapologetic Defiance
In a bold move to counter the trolls, Salman Khan removed his hat and makeup, and went shirtless live on camera, daring them with the words, "Lo kar lo troll, mai deta hu tumko troll karne ka material." (Go ahead and troll, I'm giving you material). This act of displaying his physique at the age of 60 was seen as remarkably brave. He continued his scathing remarks, telling trolls to "Apne maa-baap ko dekh lo pahle, unki sehat dekh lo, phir baat karna" (First look at your parents, their health, then talk). He even referenced recent online mockery of Sunny Deol for wearing torn shoes, adding, "Mil gaya material aapko trolling ka? Lagao ab. Fatte hue joote bhi pehenta hu, agli baar pehen ke aaunga." (Did you get trolling material? Go on now. I also wear torn shoes, next time I'll come wearing them).
Background
Salman Khan has a history of speaking out on industry matters. His recent impassioned outburst on "Bigg Boss 20" is seen by many as a powerful articulation of frustrations long felt by numerous celebrities who have previously refrained from addressing such issues publicly. His direct and unfiltered approach during the episode was widely noted for its raw emotion and conviction.
