Salman Khan says his shirtless moment on Bigg Boss 20 wasn't to show off, admits he has an ‘unfit’ body now

Bollywood actor Salman Khan addressed a viral moment where he appeared shirtless on the reality show Bigg Boss 20 to challenge online trolls. He clarified that he was not showing off a finished physique, but rather demonstrating his current 'unfit' state to highlight the absurdity of body-shaming.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing cultural conversation regarding celebrity body image, social media harassment, and the pressure of public scrutiny in the entertainment industry.
Last week, Salman Khan took fans and TV viewers by surprise when he went shirtless in an impromptu moment on Bigg Boss 20. The actor was addressing the body-shaming he and other Bollywood stars face at the hands of faceless trolls online, when he removed his makeup and took off his shirt to prove a point. In the most recent episode of Weekend Ka Vaar, the Bollywood superstar addressed last week's viral moment.Salman explains his shirtless momentThe actor joked that he had taken off his shirt to show his body even before getting back into shape. Salman clarified that he was not trying to show off a perfectly toned physique.
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