Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Sofia Hayat Calls Salman Khan Hypocritical After Bigg Boss Remarks
Salman Khan spoke about rude internet comments during Bigg Boss 20.
He said people should not make fun of celebrities’ bodies, ages or looks.
He especially talked about women after pregnancy.
Salman said pregnancy can naturally cause weight gain.
He also said women should have time with their families.
To answer critics, he removed his hat and shirt during the show.
Many viewers thought he was defending Katrina Kaif, although Salman did not say her name.
Sofia Hayat disagreed with him.
She said Salman had criticized her appearance when she was on Bigg Boss 7.
Salman Khan criticized online trolling about celebrities’ age, appearance, weight and hair during Bigg Boss 20.
He removed his hat and shirt after discussing criticism directed at his appearance.
Salman said women may gain weight during pregnancy and should have time with their families before returning to work.
Viewers linked his remarks to online comments about Katrina Kaif’s post-pregnancy appearance, although he did not name her.
Sofia Hayat called Salman hypocritical, alleging he had criticized her body and face while praising Gauahar Khan’s body on Bigg Boss 7.
- Who
- Salman Khan and Sofia Hayat are central to the dispute; Katrina Kaif and Gauahar Khan were also mentioned.
- What
- Salman criticized online body-shaming and age-shaming, while Sofia accused him of hypocrisy over alleged past comments about her appearance.
- When
- Salman made the remarks during a recent Weekend Ka Vaar episode; Sofia posted her response on X on Sunday, September 20. One shared social-media post was dated September 19.
- Where
- The remarks were made on Bigg Boss 20, and Sofia posted her response on X, formerly Twitter.
- Why
- Salman was addressing online criticism of celebrities, while Sofia cited her recollection of his earlier comments about her body and face.
Sofia Hayat’s criticism
Salman Khan’s stated position
Consistency on body comments
Sofia Hayat’s criticism
Sofia called Salman hypocritical, alleging that he criticized her body and face during Bigg Boss while praising Gauahar Khan’s body.
Salman Khan’s stated position
Salman criticized the broader practice of commenting on and trolling people over their bodies, ages, weight and appearance.
Comments about women after pregnancy
Sofia Hayat’s criticism
Sofia’s allegation raises questions about whether Salman’s current opposition to body-shaming is consistent with her account of his earlier behavior.
Salman Khan’s stated position
Salman said women naturally gain weight during pregnancy and should have time with their families rather than be judged for their appearance.
Katrina Kaif connection
Sofia Hayat’s criticism
The reports present online viewers’ interpretation that Salman was defending Katrina Kaif after comments about her post-pregnancy appearance, but this was not confirmed by Salman.
Salman Khan’s stated position
Salman did not name Katrina Kaif and framed his remarks as criticism of online trolling, body-shaming and intrusive treatment of celebrities generally.
- Program
- Bigg Boss 20, during a Weekend Ka Vaar episode
- Salman’s response
- He removed his hat and shirt after discussing online criticism of his age, appearance, haircut and weight.
- Issues addressed
- Online trolling, body-shaming, age-shaming, postpartum criticism and intrusive paparazzi behavior
- Celebrity linked by viewers
- Katrina Kaif, whose post-pregnancy appearance drew online comments
- Sofia Hayat’s allegation
- She said Salman criticized her body and face while praising Gauahar Khan’s body during Bigg Boss 7.
- Earlier season
- Sofia Hayat and Gauahar Khan appeared on Bigg Boss 7, which aired in 2013; Gauahar won the season.
- Response platform
- X, formerly Twitter
Sources
'He Criticised My Body...': Former Bigg Boss Contestant Sofia Hayat Calls Salman Khan 'Hypocritical' After His Shirtless Moment
"Hypocritical Idiot": Sofia Hayat Calls Out Salman Khan After Shirtless Bigg Boss 20 Moment
