Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s relationship with the paparazzi has once again become a talking pointThe actor recently stepped out for a recording session and his brief interaction with photographers caught attention onlineInstead of walking straight into the studio, Salman stopped for pictures and also posed with some fans waiting outsideThe moment came soon after he had spoken about the way photographers sometimes click celebrities without considering their comfortHis latest appearance has now led to plenty of reactions from social media users who noticed a more restrained approach from the paparazzi around him.
Salman Khan poses for paparazzi
Salman was spotted outside a recording studio late on Tuesday nightThe actor paused when photographers called out to him and gave them time to click picturesHe also posed with fans before heading insideThe photographers could be heard complimenting Salman’s look and thanking him for stoppingThe interaction appeared much calmer than some of the situations the actor had spoken about during a recent episode of Bigg Boss 20.
Fans react to Salman’s interaction
A video of the moment has been circulating on social media and fans have been quick to connect it with Salman’s earlier comments on Bigg Boss 20Several users felt that the photographers appeared more careful while interacting with the actor.
One Reddit user wrote, “Jabse paparazzi ki class lagai Bigg Boss mein, paps bahut shareef hogaye hai Salman ke saath.” Another person commented, “Paps are scared.” A third user reacted with, “Paps, it done bro.” The comments focused on the difference in the interaction and suggested that Salman’s criticism may have made photographers more conscious around him.
What did Salman say about paparazzi on Bigg Boss?
During a previous Bigg Boss 20 episode, Salman spoke about photographs that celebrities may find uncomfortableHe specifically mentioned pictures being taken from behind and said that many actresses had objected to such photographsSalman referred to Saiee Manjrekar and Neha Dhupia while discussing the issueHe also recalled an incident involving his niece and questioned the practice of taking such pictures without considering whether the person is comfortable with them.
Salman calls the behaviour ‘disgusting’
While speaking about the issue, Salman strongly criticised photographers who take such picturesHe said, “Disgusting peopleThey do this all the time at every function.”
He also questioned why celebrities should have to deal with photographs they do not want takenSalman said many women he knows had not wanted such pictures in the past and still do not want themHis comments became a talking point because they addressed a broader conversation around celebrity privacy and the way photographers approach public figures.
Bigg Boss 20 and Salman Khan
Bigg Boss 20 premiered on September 6, 2026, with Salman returning as the hostThe season is airing on Colors TV and streaming on JioHotstarThe latest season also marks 16 years of Salman’s association with the reality showHe first took over as host during Bigg Boss 4 in 2010 and has remained closely associated with the franchise since then.
The ongoing season continues to feature changing captaincy tasks and house dynamicsMahhi Vij and Uditi Singh are among the latest contenders for captaincy while current captain Kushal Tanwar aka Gullu has already held the position twice.