Actor Neha Dhupia confronted photographers at a Mumbai event on Tuesday evening, calling out what she described as the 'disrespectful' practice of taking intrusive 'back shots.' Addressing the paparazzi directly, she urged them to stop clicking such pictures, adding that actors have repeatedly requested that this kind of behaviour be avoided.
Video of Confrontation Goes Viral
A video from the event, which has gone viral on the Internet, shows a visibly upset Neha addressing the paparazzi. In Hindi, she said, 'Yeh badtameezi se backshot kaun leta hai tumlog me se? Kaun leta hai? Band karo (Who among you is taking these back shots so disrespectfully? Who is doing it? Stop it).' She continued, 'Mera nahi karna hai. Kisi ka nahi karna hai. Bol bol kar thak gaye hain. Bag utha kar, book utha kar, backward walking karke. Yeh sab nahi chalega abhi. Band karo yeh sab. Humlog bahut izzat se karte hai aap logon se baat. Mat karo (Do not do it to me. Do not do it to anyone. We are tired of saying this over and over. Picking up bags and books, walking backwards—none of that will work anymore. Put a stop to all this. We speak to you all with great respect. Do not do this).'
Not the First Time an Actor Has Spoken Out
This is not the first time an actor has spoken out against paparazzi behaviour. Earlier this year, Salman Khan also appeared upset with photographers while visiting a hospital in May. The media later apologised to the actor. After the incident, Salman Khan took to his social media account to share a series of fiery posts. In his notes, the actor said he has always supported the press and helped them, but he was upset to see photographers trying to make content out of someone's pain.
Impact and Ongoing Debate
The incident has reignited discussions about celebrity privacy and media ethics in India. Neha Dhupia's outburst highlights the persistent issue of paparazzi overstepping boundaries, a concern shared by many in the film industry. The viral video has drawn widespread support from fans and fellow actors, who have praised her for speaking out against what they see as a lack of respect for personal space.
