Salman Khan defends Katrina Kaif during Bigg Boss episode over postpartum weight trolling: What did the Ek Tha Tiger actor say?

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has hit out at online trolls for targeting people over their appearance, particularly women facing criticism over their bodies and age.

On a recent episode of Bigg Boss 20, Salman strongly criticised body-shaming, age-shaming and the practice of trolling women for post-pregnancy weight gain. He also appeared to come to the defence of his friend and actor Katrina Kaif, who was recently targeted online over her postpartum weight gain following her appearance at the Ambanis' Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.

Salman Khan defends women against postpartum trolling

Without taking Katrina's name, Salman questioned why women are trolled after pregnancy and said they naturally gain weight during the period.


"Why do you troll somebody who gets pregnant? Pregnant hone ke baad everyone puts on weight...Jab woh picturon mein wapas ajayegi toh woh fit ajayengi...she wants to spend time with her family," Salman said.

Salman Khan responds to age-shaming

The actor also spoke about being targeted online over his age, with social media users commenting that he has grown old.

"Of course, I'm 60 years old, yaar," Salman said.

"You cannot be Maine Pyar Kiya all the time...this age has become (a topic) suddenly (log kehte hai) woh budha hogya hai...what do you want to troll....mujhe pata hai mujhe kaun kaun troll karta hai...hum react nahin krte ...humare fans club itne sare hai...humko kya farak padta hai...bolne do inko...," he added.

In an angry moment, Salman removed his shirt and hat, wiped off his makeup on camera and challenged trolls to mock him. He then showed off his fit physique, making it clear that he was unfazed by the criticism.

Salman calls out trolling of Sohail Khan, Varun

Salman also spoke about the online criticism directed at his brother Sohail Khan and others.

"Pehle apne aap ko dekho, apne jism ko dekho uske baad karna yeh sab...apne maa baap ko dekho...uske baad troll karna...mazak udhana Sohail ke upar, Varun ke upar it's not done," he said.

"jitna trolling karna hai kar lo, phate hue joote bhi pehnta hu...," Salman added.

Salman Khan slams paparazzi over inappropriate shots

The actor also criticised paparazzi for filming actresses from behind and taking what he described as inappropriate shots.

"Paparazzi hip shots lete hain, taangon ke shots lete hain, aur agar peeche se shot mil jaaye toh woh bhi lete hain. None of these heroines, none of the girls like it. Meri apni niece chal rahi hoti hai, toh peeche se uska shot le rahe hain aur caption daalte hain 'Pehchaano ye kaun hai?' I am saying all this to girls agar aisa ho toh ghoom ke ek chamat maaro aur bolo, 'Apni maa-behen ka shot le lo.' Disgusting people! What is this mentality?" Salman said.

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