20 September,2026 12:42 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Salman Khan's latest Weekend Ka Vaar appearance on Bigg Boss 20 took an unexpected turn when the superstar appeared to experience severe discomfort on stage, leaving the housemates and viewers concerned about his health. A promo from the upcoming episode shows Salman clutching his chest, asking for water and eventually calling for a doctor.
The episode had already seen Salman address several serious issues, including online trolling, body-shaming and invasive paparazzi practices. He strongly criticised social media users for targeting celebrities over their age, weight and appearance. Salman also spoke about the trolling faced by women in the industry, particularly comments made about their bodies after motherhood.
However, towards the end of the episode, the mood changed when Salman appeared to be in pain. According to the promo, the actor is seen holding the area around his chest and asking for water. As he continues speaking to the contestants, his discomfort appears to increase.
At one point, Salman bends down and eventually sits on the stairs on the stage. A concerned Aamrapali Dubey is heard asking Bigg Boss to call Salman to the medical room. Salman then appears to ask the team to call a doctor before lying down on the floor.
The dramatic visuals quickly sparked concern among fans, with several viewers taking to social media to express their worries about the actor. Some reports and social media reactions have speculated about a cardiac arrest, but the available promo footage does not establish that Salman suffered one. The visuals only show him experiencing apparent chest pain and asking for medical assistance.
Reports also indicate that the actor continued shooting after the incident, although details surrounding what exactly happened on set remain limited.
The health scare comes after an emotionally charged segment in which Salman took aim at trolls who frequently comment on celebrities' looks and bodies. He removed his hat and jacket while responding to comments about his age and weight, saying that he is 60 and questioning why people feel the need to mock his appearance.
Salman also addressed comments made about celebrities after pregnancy and motherhood, with netizens connecting his remarks to the recent trolling faced by Katrina Kaif over her post-pregnancy appearance. While Salman did not name Katrina in the segment, viewers interpreted his comments as a response to the criticism directed at her.
With the promo ending on Salman appearing to need medical attention, fans are now waiting for the full episode to learn what happened to the actor and whether the discomfort was serious or part of the episode's dramatic sequence.
