Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Salman Khan Challenges Trolling During Bigg Boss 20 Showdown
Salman Khan spoke to Scout during a tense episode of Bigg Boss 20.
Scout had earlier asked his online community to criticise Salman if he said something wrong.
Salman questioned why people should target others online.
He said trolls had called him overweight and had commented on his age and appearance.
The report’s headline says he took off his shirt, while its account describes him removing his hat and jacket.
Scout seemed sorry during the conversation.
The episode also featured arguments about nominations and whether the show treats contestants fairly.
Amrapali Dubey said television actors might be receiving special treatment.
Salman Khan confronted contestant Scout over remarks about mobilising his gaming community to challenge the host.
The actor discussed online comments about his weight, age and appearance, while the report describes him removing his hat and jacket.
Scout, whose real name is Tanmay Singh, appeared apologetic during the exchange.
Aasif Khan, Scout and Rohed Khan were nominated after discussing nominations with captain Yung DSA.
Amrapali Dubey accused the show’s makers of favouring television actors after contestants lost extra lives in a task.
- Who
- Salman Khan, contestant Scout—whose real name is Tanmay Singh—and other Bigg Boss 20 contestants, including Amrapali Dubey.
- What
- Salman confronted Scout over online trolling and discussed criticism of his own age, weight and appearance.
- When
- During the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode; Bigg Boss 20 began on 6 September.
- Where
- On the Bigg Boss 20 set and inside the show’s house.
- Why
- The confrontation followed Scout’s remarks about mobilising his gaming community to call out Salman, amid wider tensions over nominations and perceived favoritism.
Salman’s Position
Contestants’ Concerns
Online trolling
Salman’s Position
Salman questioned why people should target others online and urged viewers to consider themselves and their families before judging someone.
Contestants’ Concerns
Scout had previously told his online community to call out Salman if the host said something wrong, reflecting a willingness to mobilise followers against criticism.
Fairness inside the show
Salman’s Position
The nomination decision punished Aasif Khan, Scout and Rohed Khan after they discussed nominations with captain Yung DSA, who was exempt because he was captain.
Contestants’ Concerns
Aasif Khan called the decision unfair because only three of the four contestants involved were punished, while Amrapali Dubey alleged that television actors received preferential treatment.
- Program
- Bigg Boss 20
- Host
- Salman Khan
- Contestant involved
- Scout, whose real name is Tanmay Singh
- Season start
- 6 September
- Directly nominated contestants
- Aasif Khan, Scout and Rohed Khan
- Captain exempted from punishment
- Yung DSA
- Reported fairness criticism
- Amrapali Dubey accused the makers of favouring television actors
- Appearance detail
- The headline says Salman took off his shirt; the article text describes him removing his hat and jacket