Bollywood actress Zareen Khan has strongly condemned the current paparazzi culture, alleging that many photographers deliberately focus on inappropriate parts of women’s bodies, calling the act degrading and unethical.
A Shift in Paparazzi Culture
In a recent interview with Hindi Rush, Zareen Khan expressed her discontent with how paparazzi behavior has evolved over the years. She highlighted that the industry’s focus has shifted from respectful photography to intrusive and objectifying visuals—especially targeting women.
> “Not all photographers are like this,” Zareen clarified, “but many zoom in on areas where they absolutely shouldn’t.”
Dehumanizing Representation of Women
Zareen criticized the act of zooming in on specific body parts and questioned the intent behind such captures.
> “A celebrity should be recognized by their face, not by a cropped body part and a caption that reads ‘Guess who?’” she added.
She emphasized how such imagery reduces women to objects and leads to public discomfort—not only for the celebrity but also for the audience.
A Growing Concern Among Celebrities
Zareen is not alone. Actresses such as Janhvi Kapoor, Shanaya Kapoor, Neha Bhasin, Rashami Desai, Mona Singh, Ayesha Khan, and Manushi Chhillar have also raised concerns over being photographed from awkward or inappropriate angles.
Many stars have expressed their embarrassment and anxiety about these invasions of privacy.
Public Reaction and Viral Incidents
Zareen recently went viral for directly calling out photographers at a public event. When they began capturing images from behind, she calmly said, “Look at me, don’t show that,” while pointing at her back.
Wearing a lemon-colored kurta, jeans, and earrings, Zareen’s assertiveness resonated with many women online. Her honesty sparked a broader conversation about media responsibility and
ethical boundaries in celebrity coverage.
