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Salman Khan Gets Angry at 'Bigg Boss 20' Contestants Over Trolling

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Salman Khan, the host of the reality show 'Bigg Boss 20', lost his temper during a recent episode.

He became so angry that he threw off his hat in frustration.

Salman was upset with several contestants on the show.

The contestants had made body-shaming remarks about other people.

Salman criticised this behaviour and spoke strongly against it.

He also mentioned a phrase related to a woman becoming a mother, called 'Kisi Ke Maa Banne Par'.

This seems to be connected to comments made by contestants that upset him.

Later, Salman also spoke about trolling directed at actress Katrina Kaif.

Fans have been trolling Kaif online, and Salman did not stay silent about it.

He said that when she returns to movies, she will be fit again.

This comment appears to be a response to people criticising her appearance.

Salman used his position as host to speak against online negativity.

He seems to want contestants and fans to think before making harsh comments.

The incident shows how seriously the host takes issues of body image and online abuse.

Salman's reaction has drawn attention because he is known for controlling the show closely.

Vocabulary8 words

hat
a thing worn on the head
contestants
people taking part in a competition or show
body-shaming
criticising someone because of how their body looks
trolling
posting unkind comments online to upset someone
fit
in good physical health and shape
body image
how a person feels about the way their body looks
temper
a person's control over feelings of anger
frustration
a feeling of being upset because something is annoying

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Salman Khan, the host of the reality show 'Bigg Boss 20', lost his _____ during a recent episode.

He became so angry that he threw off his _____ in frustration.

Salman was upset with several _____ on the show.

The contestants had made _____ remarks about other people.

Salman criticised this behaviour and spoke strongly against it.

He also mentioned a phrase related to a woman becoming a mother.

Later, Salman also spoke about _____ directed at actress Katrina Kaif.

Fans have been trolling Kaif online, and Salman did not stay _____ about it.

He said that when she returns to movies, she will be _____ again.

Salman used his position as host to speak against online _____.

The incident shows how seriously the host takes issues of body _____ and online abuse.

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