Sofia Hayat Says THIS As She Defends Salman Khan After ‘Hypocritical Idiot’ Remark
Sofia Hayat clarifies her 'hypocritical idiot' remark about Salman Khan, now stating he 'looks great' and her criticism wasn't about his appearance. She initially lashed out after Salman addressed body-shaming on 'Bigg Boss 20', recalling an alleged past incident from 'Bigg Boss 7'.
Bollywood has been abuzz with former Bigg Boss contestant Sofia Hayat's recent comments on superstar Salman Khan. Just days after publicly calling him a "hypocritical idiot," Hayat has now issued a clarification, expressing admiration for Khan's appearance and emphasising that her earlier statements were not a critique of his looks or age. This unexpected turn of events has once again brought the ongoing debate around celebrity body-shaming into the spotlight. Sofia Hayat Calls Salman Khan ‘Hypocritical Idiot’ Over Past ‘Bigg Boss’ Body-Shaming Remarks.
Sofia Hayat Clarifies Hypocritical Comment on Salman Khan
Sofia Hayat took to X (formerly Twitter) on September 21, 2026, to clarify her stance, just a day after her initial scathing remarks. Her recent post aimed to disassociate her criticism from Salman Khan's physical appearance. "We shouldn't criticise Salman for his looks. He looks great, I have nothing against the way he looks, anyone who does is operating from low level of consciousness. Age is a blessing. 20 year olds don't run the world," she wrote. Hayat stressed that her comments were intended to critique the act of judgment itself, rather than Salman Khan's personal appearance.
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We shouldn't criticise Salman for his looks. He looks great, I have nothing against the way he looks, anyone who does is operating from low level of concsiousness. Age is a blessing. 20 year olds don't run the world.
— Sofia Hayat (@sofiahayat) September 20, 2026
This clarification comes after Salman Khan, 60, recently addressed severe online trolling regarding his age and weight during a Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 20. In a viral moment, the actor removed his shirt, challenging trolls to critique his physique openly. He also spoke out in defence of Katrina Kaif, who faced body-shaming after gaining weight post-pregnancy following the birth of her baby, Vihaan. Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal welcomed their baby boy, Vihaan, on November 7, 2025.
What Sofia Hayat Said About Salman Khan Initially
Hayat's initial provocative comments surfaced on September 19, 2026. Reacting to Salman Khan's powerful monologue against body-shaming on Bigg Boss 20, Hayat reposted a clip of his shirtless appearance on X. She then publicly branded the actor a "hypocritical idiot."
The basis of her strong reaction stemmed from a past incident during her participation in Bigg Boss 7 in 2013. Hayat alleged that during her stint on the show, Salman Khan had "criticised my body and face" while simultaneously complimenting fellow contestant Gauahar Khan's physique. This personal experience fueled her initial outrage, leading her to accuse the superstar of hypocrisy when he spoke against body-shaming on national television.
Bigg Boss 7, hosted by Salman Khan, saw Gauahar Khan emerge as the winner, with Tanishaa Mukerji as the first runner-up. The season also featured other notable personalities such as Ajaz Khan, Sangram Singh, Armaan Kohli, VJ Andy, Kushal Tandon, Elli Avram, Kamya Punjabi, and the late Pratyusha Banerjee. Vivek Oberoi Supports Salman Khan’s Stance Against Body-Shaming and Online Trolling.
Hayat's recent retraction highlights the complex nature of celebrity interactions and public perception, underscoring the pressure public figures face regarding their appearance and past actions.
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