Pakistani radio jockey Ejaz Waris has apologised to Katrina Kaif after facing criticism over remarks he made about the actor’s post-pregnancy appearance.
Waris came under fire after commenting on Katrina’s weight following her appearance at the Ambani Ganesh Chaturthi celebration. The controversy intensified after Salman Khan addressed the issue on Bigg Boss 20 during Weekend Ka Vaar.
Salman defended Katrina and questioned why people were focusing on her appearance after she had recently become a mother, Hindustan Times reports.
Waris later issued a public apology, saying Salman’s comments made him reflect on his own remarks.
“From the bottom of my heart, I sincerely apologise to Katrina Kaif for my recent remarks,” Waris wrote.
“Body shaming was never my intention.”
He said he had initially made the comment casually while trying to create a hook for his video.
“I just joked a bit for the hook of the video, but a lot of people are hurt because of my words,” he said.
Waris maintained that he had not intended to body-shame Katrina but acknowledged that his words had offended people. He also said the criticism from people around the world had affected him.
He subsequently disabled comments on the apology post.
The controversy started when Waris reviewed the looks of celebrities who attended the Ambani Ganesh Chaturthi celebration and commented on Katrina’s weight after pregnancy. His remarks prompted criticism on social media, with Pakistani singer and actor Ali Zafar also expressing support for Katrina.
Katrina and Vicky Kaushal welcomed their son, Vihaan Kaushal, in November last year.
During Bigg Boss 20, Salman questioned the criticism directed at Katrina’s body following her pregnancy.
“Everyone puts on weight after pregnancy,” he said.
He added that Katrina could regain her fitness when she returned to work and argued that she should have the freedom to spend time with her family.
Salman also questioned why people who were unhappy with their own appearance felt the need to comment on another person’s looks and weight.
His remarks received support from fans online, many of whom welcomed his defence of Katrina.
