Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Salman Khan Condemns Trolling After Katrina Kaif’s Postpartum Criticism
Salman Khan spoke against people who post cruel comments about others online.
He said it is wrong to make money by insulting someone’s looks, weight, age, family, or career.
He appeared to defend Katrina Kaif after people commented on her body following pregnancy.
Salman said gaining weight after pregnancy is normal.
He said mothers should have time with their families before returning to movies.
He also said people should not expect him to look exactly as he did when he was young.
Salman criticized photographers who take unwanted pictures of women from inappropriate angles.
He encouraged women to object to this behavior.
Salman Khan criticized people who profit from insulting others online over appearance, weight, age, family, careers, and personal setbacks.
He appeared to address trolling aimed at Katrina Kaif after her appearance at Ganpati celebrations in Mumbai, though he did not name her.
Salman said weight gain after pregnancy is normal and women should be allowed to spend time with their families before returning to films.
He responded to criticism of his own ageing by saying he is 60 and cannot look like he did in Maine Pyaar Kiya forever.
He also condemned paparazzi for taking intrusive hip, leg, and rear-angle photographs of actresses and young women.
- Who
- Salman Khan, with apparent reference to Katrina Kaif and other celebrities and women targeted online.
- What
- Salman criticized body-shaming, age-shaming, personal attacks, possible paid trolling, and intrusive paparazzi photography.
- When
- During a reported Bigg Boss 20 Weekend Ka Vaar episode published on September 19, 2026.
- Where
- On Bigg Boss 20; the related criticism of Katrina followed her appearance at Ganpati celebrations in Mumbai.
- Why
- He said people should not be targeted over pregnancy-related weight gain, ageing, appearance, family circumstances, or personal setbacks.
Online Critics and Paparazzi
Salman Khan’s Position
Postpartum appearance
Online Critics and Paparazzi
Online users criticized Katrina Kaif’s appearance and alleged weight gain after pregnancy, according to the reports.
Salman Khan’s Position
Salman said pregnancy can lead to weight gain and women should be allowed time with their families before returning to films.
Celebrity ageing
Online Critics and Paparazzi
Some netizens criticized Salman’s changing appearance and said he had grown old.
Salman Khan’s Position
Salman acknowledged that he is 60 and said he cannot look like he did in Maine Pyaar Kiya forever.
Online attacks
Online Critics and Paparazzi
Trolls and online communities were described as targeting people over their looks, weight, families, careers, and personal milestones; one report also cited language urging an attack on a contestant.
Salman Khan’s Position
Salman said insulting others for money or popularity reflects the troll’s upbringing and questioned why people target other people’s appearances.
Paparazzi photography
Online Critics and Paparazzi
Paparazzi were reported to take hip, leg, and rear-angle photographs of actresses and young women.
Salman Khan’s Position
Salman called the practice disgusting and encouraged women to confront photographers who take unwanted shots.
- Program
- Bigg Boss 20
- Speaker
- Salman Khan
- Apparent subject of postpartum trolling
- Katrina Kaif
- Related public appearance
- Katrina attended Ganpati celebrations in Mumbai with Vicky Kaushal, according to the reports.
- Salman’s stated age
- 60
- Other online issues discussed
- Attacks involving Arishfa Khan, Sohail Khan, and other celebrities; Salman also questioned whether some trolling is paid.
- Paparazzi behavior criticized
- Hip, leg, and rear-angle photographs of actresses and young women.
Sources
‘Pregnant Hone Ke Baad...’: Salman Khan Indirectly Addresses Katrina's Trolling Over Postpartum Weight Gain
Bigg Boss 20: Salman Khan hits back at trolls after Katrina Kaif faces post-pregnancy body-shaming
Salman Khan Calls Out Body-Shaming, Defends Women Facing Post-Pregnancy Trolling
