Dr. Ejaz Waris, a Pakistani radio jockey and entertainment commentator, has apologised to Katrina Kaif after remarks he made about her post-pregnancy appearance drew backlash online. His apology came after Salman Khan addressed the trolling around Katrina during Bigg Boss 20 Weekend Ka Vaar.
Waris is not new to entertainment media. He has worked as a radio host for years and has hosted shows featuring Pakistani actors and singers. Archived radio profiles identify him with Mast FM 103, while his Mixcloud profile describes him as a doctor, TV host, radio jockey and showbiz commentator. He has also hosted entertainment-focused programmes on Radio Awaz.
Who is Dr. Ejaz Waris?
Waris is a Pakistani RJ and television host who has spent years covering films, television and showbiz. His archived work includes interviews with Pakistani celebrities including Faysal Quraishi, Humaira Arshad and other entertainment personalities. He has also been described in recent Pakistani entertainment coverage as a film and television critic.
The title “Dr.” is also used by Waris professionally. Separate medical listings identify a Dr. Ejaz Waris in Lahore as a pathologist, but the available sources do not independently establish enough detail to determine whether every medical listing refers to the same individual.
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Why did Ejaz Waris apologise to Katrina Kaif?
The controversy began after Katrina made a public appearance at the Ambani family's Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Online discussion around her appearance included comments about changes in her body after pregnancy.
Waris posted a video commenting on her appearance and subsequently faced criticism for remarks that were described by multiple reports as body-shaming. Pakistani actor and singer Ali Zafar also spoke out against the wider practice of commenting on a woman's appearance, amid the backlash surrounding Waris' remarks.
Waris later issued a public apology to Katrina. He said he had watched Salman Khan address the issue on Bigg Boss 20 and reflected on his own comments.
In the apology video, Waris said he had made the remark as a joke while creating a “hook” for his video. He acknowledged that his words had hurt people and apologised to Katrina, Salman and those who had been offended.
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What did Salman Khan say on Bigg Boss 20?
During Bigg Boss 20 Weekend Ka Vaar, Salman addressed the criticism directed at Katrina over her post-pregnancy appearance.
He questioned why people were commenting on her weight and appearance after she had recently become a mother. Salman also pointed out that weight gain following pregnancy is common and said Katrina should be allowed to spend time with her family before returning to work.
Waris subsequently referred to the episode in his apology, saying Salman had mentioned him and that it made him reconsider his remarks.
TL;DR | News At a Glance
Who is Dr. Ejaz Waris?
He is a Pakistani radio jockey and entertainment commentator who has worked in radio and television and covered Pakistani film and showbiz.
Why did Ejaz Waris apologise to Katrina Kaif?
He apologised after remarks he made about Katrina's post-pregnancy appearance drew backlash. He said he regretted his words and did not intend to body-shame her.
What did Salman Khan say about Katrina?
On Bigg Boss 20, Salman criticised people commenting on Katrina's weight and appearance after pregnancy and defended her against the trolling.
What did Waris say in his apology?
He said he had made the remark casually as a joke for the “hook” of his video, but acknowledged that his words could have hurt Katrina and others.
What did Waris say about his own remarks?
In his video, Waris said he was a fan of both Salman and Katrina and that he had not intended to hurt the actor.
He said he had spoken casually and that he did not know “in what flow” he had made the remarks. He added that he had only intended to make a joke at the beginning of the video but accepted that people had been hurt by what he said.
Waris also described Katrina as a “superstar of India” and said he was genuinely sorry. He later switched off comments on his post, according to reports.
The controversy has since shifted from the original comments to the public apology, following Salman Khan's intervention on Bigg Boss 20.
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