Salman Khan Slams Invasive Paparazzi Culture and Backs Varun Dhawan on Bigg Boss 20
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan addressed predatory media practices during the latest Weekend Ka Vaar broadcast of Bigg Boss 20, calling out paparazzi culture for capturing intrusive, objectionable angles of female celebrities in public spaces. Speaking on national television, the veteran actor voiced deep concern over photographers deliberately tracking actresses as they enter or exit vehicles to capture compromised angles aimed at generating viral controversies. Rebuking the invasion of personal boundaries, Salman directly encouraged female professionals in the film industry to confront invasive shutterbugs, asserting that women should stand their ground and physically push back against anyone violating their dignity.
Defending Industry Women: Salman Highlights Incidents Involving Saiee, Neha, and Alizeh
Detailing the real-world impact of predatory photography, Salman pointed out that close associates and family members—including Saiee Manjrekar, Neha Dhupia, and his niece Alizeh Agnihotri—have repeatedly faced uncomfortable camera intrusions. He noted that while a few individuals might remain indifferent to sensationalized photo angles, the overwhelming majority of women in Indian cinema find these intrusive close-ups deeply humiliating and stressful. Demanding accountability across digital media desks, the megastar urged female artists across Bollywood and regional cinema to call out photographers on the spot rather than tolerating uncomfortable camera angles under the guise of public entertainment reporting.
Calling Out Online Bullies: Solidarity with Varun Dhawan, Sohail Khan, and Katrina Kaif
Salman Khan expanded his critique to digital trolls engaged in toxic body-shaming, addressing abusive comments directed at Katrina Kaif alongside unwarranted ridicule targeting his brother Sohail Khan's physical appearance and mocking remarks about his own looks. The host directly confronted online critics who had recently made derogatory comments regarding actor Varun Dhawan’s smile, defending Dhawan’s individuality and work ethic. Acknowledging the show of solidarity, Varun Dhawan shared a clip of the Bigg Boss 20 segment on his personal Instagram account with a clapping emoji, revealing he was watching the broadcast alongside his father, filmmaker David Dhawan.