Salman Khan addressed the issue of social media trolling during the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 20, taking off his T-shirt and challenging those who troll him to continue doing so.
The actor and show host spoke about the trolling he has faced online before removing his T-shirt and flaunting his physique. He then challenged his detractors to say whatever they wanted.
The dramatic moment came as Salman criticised what he described as a growing culture of trolling on social media. The contestants responded by giving him a standing ovation.
Salman Khan Challenges Online Trolls
Salman spoke about how he and his team track the people and accounts that target him online.
“I know who trolls me. We have so many fan clubs that we know who does what. We just choose not to react,” he said, according to the Indian Express report.
The actor alleged that some people make money by putting celebrities down and suggested that industry figures could sometimes encourage such activity by paying for negative campaigns.
“Then people talk about corruption. For money, they give four or five stars to films. That is also a huge corruption,” Salman said.
He questioned whether those involved in such practices were in a position to speak about ethics and morals.
Salman Khan Also Talks About Film Industry
During the discussion, Salman also spoke about what he described as paid negative campaigns against actors and celebrities.
He alleged that some actors may encourage such campaigns against their peers and also discussed pressure on celebrities to comment on political issues.
His remarks came as he addressed broader concerns about online behaviour and the way social media criticism can affect public figures.
Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss 20 Weekend Ka Vaar Appearance
The shirtless moment became one of the notable highlights of the latest Bigg Boss 20 Weekend Ka Vaar episode, with Salman directly addressing those who regularly criticise or troll him online.
The episode also featured Salman discussing issues involving the entertainment industry, media and social media culture while interacting with the contestants.