Mumbai witnessed a curious turn of events as Bollywood’s Bhaijaan, Salman Khan, was spotted engaging jovially with paparazzi, posing for individual pictures outside a dubbing studio on Tuesday night, September 29, 2026. This interaction comes barely a week after the actor delivered a scathing reprimand to the shutterbugs on his popular reality show, Bigg Boss 20, for their intrusive photography practices concerning female celebrities.
Salman Khan Forgives Paps Days After Calling Them Out?
The incident, captured in viral videos, shows Salman Khan, looking dapper in a black shirt, light blue jeans, and a distinctive brown cowboy hat, obliging photographers with smiles and individual shots. This genial interaction stands in stark contrast to his impassioned address during the ‘Weekend Ka Vaar’ episode of Bigg Boss 20 on September 20, 2026. During the episode, Khan had openly condemned paparazzi for taking “inappropriate pictures” and “hip shots” of actresses from uncomfortable angles, particularly when they were exiting or entering vehicles.
Salman Khan Poses With Paparazzi Days After ‘Bigg Boss 20’ Outburst
He had specifically advised actresses to “slap” photographers who resorted to such tactics, questioning their ethics and mindset. The actor highlighted instances involving his Dabangg 3 co-star Saiee Manjrekar, actress Neha Dhupia, and his niece Alizeh Agnihotri, noting their discomfort with such intrusive photography. Khan’s strong words, where he reportedly called such practices “disgusting,” resonated widely across social media and the entertainment industry.
Prior Confrontations and Bigg Boss Outbursts
This isn’t the first time Salman Khan has publicly expressed his displeasure with the paparazzi. Earlier in September, during the grand premiere shoot of Bigg Boss 20 (which premiered around September 6, 2026), he was visibly irritated by continuous photo requests, stating, “Yeh mera kaam nahi hai. Mujhe camera ke aage aane ki koi zarurat nahi hai (This is not my job. I don’t need to come in front of the camera).”
Furthermore, in May 2026, Khan had a heated exchange with photographers outside a hospital after they pursued him and shouted the name of his upcoming film, Maatrubhumi. He later accepted their apology at the success bash for Raja Shivaji. The film Raja Shivaji, in which Salman Khan made a cameo, was released on May 1, 2026.
The superstar’s latest gesture of posing with the paparazzi, just days after his fiery Bigg Boss 20 monologue, has sparked discussions about the evolving relationship between celebrities and the media. While his strong stance against inappropriate photography was widely lauded, his willingness to bury the hatchet so quickly demonstrates a pragmatic approach to navigating the incessant demands of celebrity life. This latest interaction suggests a temporary truce, if not a complete reconciliation, between the actor and the ever-present lensmen.