Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Pakistani radio jockey apologises to Katrina Kaif after body-shaming controversy
Katrina Kaif was criticised online after appearing at a public celebration following her pregnancy.
Salman Khan said people should not mock women for gaining weight after having a baby.
He discussed the issue on the television show Bigg Boss 20.
Pakistani radio jockey Ejaz Waris had also made unflattering comments about Kaif’s weight.
After hearing Salman’s comments, Waris said he thought about what he had said.
He apologised to Kaif and her fans.
He also apologised to Salman and anyone else who felt hurt.
Waris said he meant his remarks as a joke for a video.
He said body shaming was not his intention but admitted that his words were wrong.
Salman Khan criticised social media users for mocking Katrina Kaif’s post-pregnancy appearance on Bigg Boss 20.
Kaif attended the Ambanis’ Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Mumbai with husband Vicky Kaushal.
Videos from the event prompted some social media users to comment negatively on Kaif’s weight.
Pakistani radio jockey Ejaz Waris apologised to Kaif, Salman Khan and others who were offended.
Waris said he had intended to joke for a video but regretted hurting Kaif and her fans.
- Who
- Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, actor Salman Khan and Pakistani radio jockey Ejaz Waris are central to the story; Vicky Kaushal is also mentioned as Kaif’s husband.
- What
- Waris apologised for remarks about Kaif’s post-pregnancy weight after Khan criticised body shaming on Bigg Boss 20.
- When
- Khan made his comments during a Saturday episode; Kaif welcomed her son in November 2025, and Waris apologised several days later.
- Where
- The discussion took place on Bigg Boss 20, while the event involving Kaif was held in Mumbai.
- Why
- Waris said he regretted remarks that hurt Kaif and her fans, while Khan said people should not troll women for gaining weight after pregnancy.
Against body shaming
Apology and claimed intent
Comments about Kaif’s appearance
Against body shaming
Salman Khan criticised social media users for mocking Kaif’s appearance and said pregnancy-related weight gain should not be targeted.
Apology and claimed intent
Ejaz Waris said he was joking for the hook of a video and that body shaming was never his intention, while acknowledging that people were hurt.
Response to the remarks
Against body shaming
Kaif’s fans and others were described as being hurt or offended by the comments about her weight.
Apology and claimed intent
Waris apologised to Kaif, Salman Khan and everyone who felt offended, saying he genuinely regretted his words.
- Main person apologising
- Pakistani radio jockey Ejaz Waris
- Person discussed
- Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif
- Television programme
- Bigg Boss 20
- Salman Khan’s position
- He criticised trolling and body shaming of women after pregnancy.
- Public event
- The Ambanis’ Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Mumbai
- Kaif’s family
- She welcomed her son Vihaan with Vicky Kaushal in November 2025.
- Waris’s explanation
- He said he intended to joke for a video but regretted that his words caused hurt.