Arbaaz Khan Walks Off When Asked About Salman Khan's Troll Remarks: "Was That Question Related to Jewellery?"

A paparazzo’s question about Salman’s Bigg Boss 20 comments turns an Oct. 2 brand event awkward. Fans are asking whether it’s just event etiquette or something more.

MUMBAI: Arbaaz Khan came to talk jewellery. The paparazzi came for Salman. And for a few seconds on Friday, the mood at a glitzy Mumbai event went from sparkling to stiff.

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On Oct. 2, Arbaaz attended a jewellery brand event at The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake, where he chatted with the media and posed for photographs. Everything seemed routine until a paparazzo asked him about his brother Salman Khan’s recent comments on trolls during Bigg Boss 20.

The Awkward Moment

Arbaaz didn’t wait for the question to finish. According to the video, he said, “Excuse me… Thank you, thank you,” and moved ahead to pose for pictures. Then came the twist. He turned back toward the media and asked, “Jewellery se related tha? Aaj ke event se related tha woh sawal?” (Was that related to jewellery? Was that question related to today’s event?)

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It was a short exchange, but it was enough to go viral. Arbaaz has not issued any statement explaining the reaction.

What Did Salman Say That Started It?

The question wasn’t random. Salman has been in the headlines for strong remarks on Bigg Boss 20. In a recent episode, he defended his younger brother Sohail Khan, who has been mocked online over his changing appearance. Salman urged people to look at themselves first before commenting on others’ bodies, and said that jokes about Sohail, Varun or anyone else weren’t acceptable. He added that gaining or losing weight is understandable, but ridicule isn’t.

Reports also say Salman spoke about photographers who capture inappropriate pictures of women celebrities and encouraged people to push back against that behaviour. That is why the question hit a nerve with paparazzi and fans alike.

Rift or Just Etiquette? What We Know

Fans on social media have jumped to a big question: is there tension between the brothers? So far, there is no evidence of that, and the Khan family has always been famously close. Here are the more likely explanations:

A brand-event rule: Brand events usually have an agreed theme, and celebrities often avoid unrelated questions out of courtesy to the sponsor.
Not wanting to speak for Salman: Salman’s comments touched on his own family and on paparazzi culture. Commenting on them at a commercial event could easily be misread.
The paparazzi angle: The question came just after Salman’s remarks about photographers, so Arbaaz may have wanted to avoid fuelling a fresh controversy while standing in front of a pack of them.

The brothers have not said anything to suggest a problem, and reading too much into a 10-second clip would be unfair.

Why It Matters

Moments like this show how closely every word is watched when the Khans are involved. Salman is one of Bollywood’s biggest stars, and his comments on Bigg Boss 20 spread well beyond the show. Every relative, friend and co-star may now be asked to react. For a person like Arbaaz, answering could mean being quoted in headlines for days, while declining makes headlines too.

What It Means for Arbaaz and the Industry

For Arbaaz Khan: The clip adds to his reputation for being measured and private, though some viewers may find the exchange a little sharp. His last release was Bihu Attack (2026), co-starring Dev Menaria, Daisy Shah, Rahul Dev, Raza Murad, Yukti Kapoor and Hiten Tejwani. As he promotes new projects, he may face this type of question again, so expect more careful answers.

For brands: Event organisers will take note. If a celebrity’s presence can lead to unrelated questions, brands might ask media to stay on topic or prepare guests in advance.

For the paparazzi: The incident also raises a point about how the media approaches stars at promotional events. Salman’s recent comments on photographers have already reignited debate about boundaries, and viral moments like this keep that debate alive.

For Salman Khan: His remarks on trolls and body-shaming have now become part of a wider conversation. Whether or not Arbaaz wanted to respond, the topic is not going away soon, especially with Weekend Ka Vaar offering Salman a weekly platform.

What to Watch Next

Will Arbaaz clarify? A short comment could end speculation quickly.
Will Salman address the paparazzi debate again? The next Bigg Boss 20 weekend episode could reveal more.
Will other family members be asked? Expect Sohail and others to face questions at public events.
How will brands respond? Event rules could get stricter.

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The Bottom Line

It was a tiny clip with big buzz. Arbaaz Khan wanted to talk about jewellery, but with the Khan name attached, a simple event turned into a headline. Until he says otherwise, the safest reading is that he simply wanted to keep things on topic.

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