Salman Khan Removes Shirt on Bigg Boss 20 Stage to Shut Down Trolls Mocking His Age
Salman Khan took a defiant stand against online trolls during a Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 20 in September 2026, removing his hat, jacket, and shirt on national television to angrily shut down those mocking his age, weight, and appearance. The dramatic moment came while he was addressing contestant Scout for asking his gaming community to troll him. Salman shifted the focus from the contestant to the broader, toxic culture of online body-shaming, calling out trolls who had been referring to him as “mota” (fat) or “budha” (old). His raw and unfiltered response left the studio audience and viewers stunned.
The viral moment unfolded as Salman, visibly frustrated, challenged the haters directly. Defiantly removing his hat, jacket, and shirt, he said, “Bhai mota ho gaya hai? Kar lo na troll, yeh lo… aao troll karna hai na? Yeh dekho, close-up karlo.” His message was clear and powerful: he urged critics to look at themselves and care for their own health or their parents’ health instead of hiding behind keyboards to abuse public figures. The studio contestants immediately stood up, cheered for him, and showered him with support, while peers and fans later praised his raw attitude on social media.
This was not the first time Salman had addressed the issue of trolling during the season. In a previous Weekend Ka Vaar episode, while talking to Amrapali Dubey, he had sarcastically commented on the selection of contestants, saying, “We thought we would carefully select the contestants, but sometimes there are shortcomings in our selection. And when you say that there are no shortcomings, we feel there has to be one or two ‘kameena’ people in the house, right?” He further told the contestants that it was a privilege for him to host them, adding a sharp remark about their violations, misbehaviour, and the abuses that get cut from the broadcast.
Salman Khan’s decision to strip down on stage was more than just a reaction to trolls—it was a statement about the importance of mental health and self-respect in the face of relentless online abuse. By confronting the trolls head-on, he turned a moment of personal attack into a broader conversation about the harmful effects of body-shaming and ageism. His actions resonated with millions of fans who have faced similar criticism, and the moment quickly went viral across social media platforms, with many praising his courage and honesty. As the host of Bigg Boss 20, Salman continues to use his platform not just to entertain but to address issues that matter.
