Cinema VinesFormer Bigg Boss contestant Sofia Hayat has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to launch a blistering critique of Bollywood star Salman Khan, accusing the actor of body‑shaming her during the show and calling him a “hypocritical idiot.” Hayat, who appeared on Bigg Boss 7 in 2013, reposted a clip of Khan’s recent “Weekend Ka Vaar” episode in which he removed his shirt and challenged viewers to troll him for his weight and appearance. She slammed him for pointing a finger at her body while praising another contestant, Gauahar Khan, and for failing to evolve as a public figure, comparing him unfavourably to veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan.
In her post, Hayat noted that a user had highlighted Khan’s recent films’ poor box‑office performance, to which she replied that although the actor has had a long career, he “hasn’t evolved like Amitabh Bachchan.” She added that Khan’s comments on her looks were hypocritical, especially after he had previously criticized her body on the same reality show. The former contestant’s frustration was amplified by the fact that Khan’s remarks came amid a broader conversation about online trolling and the pressure on celebrities to respond to every public comment.
During the same episode, Khan addressed the issue of trolling by stating, “Bhai mota hogaya hai, bhai ko troll karo… Karlo troll, yeh lo.” He urged viewers to focus on the facts rather than the actor’s appearance and questioned why journalists expect celebrities to provide political commentary simply because they are in the public eye. Khan said that actors may not have the knowledge or desire to comment on political matters and that journalists should seek the truth themselves instead of asking for celebrity opinions.
The episode aired on JioHotstar and Colors TV as part of Bigg Boss 20, and the controversy has reignited discussions about body image, online harassment, and the role of celebrities in social media discourse. Sofia Hayat’s outspoken stance has drawn mixed reactions from fans and industry insiders, with some supporting her call for accountability and others defending Khan’s right to express himself on his platform.
