Cinema VinesDuring the recent “Weekend Ka Vaar” episode of Bigg Boss Season 20, host Salman Khan visibly lost his temper, taking a stand against the growing culture of trolling that has permeated the show’s online commentary. The Hindi‑language reality series, which premiered on September 6 and features 16 contestants from various entertainment backgrounds, has been a hot topic since its first day.
In a moment that quickly went viral, Salman confronted a contestant named Scout—known online as ScoutOP—after the YouTuber had encouraged his followers to criticize the star if he made a mistake. The host asked, “What do you want to troll? And why do you want to troll?” before pulling off his hat and jacket in a dramatic gesture that read, “Come troll me.” This display was a clear rebuttal to the negative remarks that had been directed at him regarding his age, haircut and weight.
During the same episode, Salman also addressed fellow contestant Amrapali Dubey, questioning whether she felt anything was missing from the house. She denied it, prompting the host to remark that while the show’s selection process aimed to bring “the best” contestants, there were inevitably a few “kameena” (nasty) personalities that would appear. He added that the contestants’ prayers, contributions, rule violations, misbehaviour, emotions, tasks and even profanity would ultimately shape his experience and bring him pride.
The season’s lineup has been a mix of actors, singers, a sports personality and social media creators. Among the cast are Mahhi Vij, Aasif Khan, Aman Gandhi, Amrapali Dubey, Qazi Touqeer, Rhiti Tiwari, Yung DSA, ScoutOP, Arishfa Khan and former boxer Mary Kom. Viewers, however, have expressed mixed feelings about the selection, citing concerns over the overall quality of the contestants.
Despite the controversy, the show continues to thrive, with contestants now having two lives to protect themselves from nominations. The episode highlighted how the host’s outburst and the broader conversation around trolling reflect the intense scrutiny that reality TV stars face in the digital age.
