Vivek Oberoi, whose equation with Salman Khan has often been a talking point, recently reacted to the superstar’s outspoken stance against social media trolls. When asked about the ongoing trolling and speculation around Salman, Vivek opted to keep the focus on positivity rather than engage with the negativity.
Vivek Oberoi on Salman Khan’s anti-trolling stance
In an interview with IANS, Vivek said, “There are so many things in life to do positive, why should we do negative, why should we talk?”.
Salman Khan’s remarks on ‘Bigg Boss’
During a recent Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss, Salman questioned why people troll others, suggesting they should instead focus on their own lives and families rather than target others constantly. He also spoke up in support of women facing body-shaming after pregnancy, in what appeared to be a nod to the criticism his close friend and former co-star Katrina Kaif faced over her post-pregnancy weight.
Salman Khan’s take on post-pregnancy body-shaming
Salman, while not naming Katrina directly, questioned the reasoning behind trolling a woman over post-pregnancy weight gain. He noted that it’s a natural and normal part of childbirth, and that fitness would follow once she got back to work, adding that she might presently just want family time. He also hit out at the broader practice of shaming celebrities for their body or age online, calling it needless and “dirty.”
Vivek Oberoi and Salman Khan’s 2003 fallout
Vivek has previously recalled a difficult chapter when his equation with Salman became the subject of widespread public scrutiny. In 2003, the two were at the centre of a very public feud after Vivek, who was then in a relationship with Aishwarya Rai, called a press conference alleging that Salman had made threatening calls to him. Vivek claimed Salman had phoned him several times, objecting to his relationship with Aishwarya, with whom Salman was reportedly once romantically involved.
Vivek Oberoi’s outlook today
Over time, Vivek has consistently maintained that he prefers to move ahead and concentrate on the brighter side of life.