Bigg Boss 20 has reportedly crossed a major digital viewership milestone following Salman Khan’s latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode. According to reports citing Ormax Media, the show recorded more than 20 million unique viewers in the week ending September 20, 2026. One report put the figure at around 21 million.The milestone came after an episode in which Salman Khan addressed online trolling, age-shaming and body-shaming. The actor removed his hat, jacket and shirt while responding to comments about his own appearance and weight.Key HighlightsBigg Boss 20 reportedly crossed 20 million weekly viewers.Ormax Media’s StreamView data recorded more than 20 million unique viewers for the week ending September 20.Reports put the figure at approximately 21 million.The show became the first non-cricket property to cross the 20-million mark in a single week in 2026, according to Ormax-based reports.Salman Khan’s shirtless response to online trolls became one of the major talking points of the week.Salman Khan Goes Shirtless on Bigg Boss 20During the Weekend Ka Vaar episode, Salman Khan addressed the comments he regularly receives about his age, weight and appearance. The actor questioned the culture of trolling and spoke about how celebrities are frequently targeted on social media.Salman then removed his hat and jacket before taking off his shirt. He challenged those who troll him over his appearance and showed his physique on camera. The moment received a standing ovation from the contestants.The segment became one of the most widely discussed moments from the latest Bigg Boss 20 episode.Salman Khan Speaks About Body-ShamingSalman also spoke about body-shaming directed at women, particularly comments about weight gain after pregnancy. Although he did not directly name Katrina Kaif during the segment, reports noted that viewers connected his remarks with the recent online criticism faced by the actor over her post-pregnancy appearance.The discussion also included comments about trolling faced by other members of the film industry. Salman criticised the practice of targeting celebrities over their bodies, age and personal lives.Bigg Boss 20 Crosses 20 Million ViewersAccording to Ormax Media’s StreamView data, Bigg Boss 20 recorded more than 20 million unique viewers in India during the week ending September 20. The metric counts viewers who watched the programme for more than 30 minutes during the measurement period.The show had recorded 16.8 million viewers during the previous week, according to the same report. It therefore saw an increase of more than 3.2 million viewers in the following measurement period.Reports describe Bigg Boss Hindi Season 20 as the first non-cricket property to cross the 20-million-viewer mark in a single week in 2026.Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif ConnectionSalman’s comments about women being targeted over post-pregnancy weight gain were widely interpreted by viewers as a reference to Katrina Kaif. However, Salman did not mention Katrina by name during the segment. Reports connected his comments to the online trolling Katrina faced following her recent public appearance.The combination of Salman’s comments on trolling and the show's growing house drama has contributed to the online attention surrounding Bigg Boss 20 this week.
