The intrusion of paparazzi into the cinematic world is not a new phenomenon, but the issue recently gained prominence when actress Gauahar Khan expressed her displeasure over inappropriate comments made towards Pragya Jaiswal.
Gauahar Khan Supports Pragya Jaiswal: Spotting stars in the world of glamour and cameras is common, but when those behind the cameras begin to cross boundaries, the matter is no longer limited to just a click. Something similar happened recently with actress Pragya Jaiswal, when paparazzi targeted her with vulgar comments during an event. This incident caused an uproar on social media, and now actress Gauahar Khan has openly expressed her displeasure over the matter.
Pragya Jaiswal Becomes Victim of Shameful Behavior
Pragya Jaiswal, who had arrived to attend Zayed Khan's birthday celebration, was wearing a black bodycon dress. As often happens, paparazzi began clicking her pictures outside the event. But as Pragya walked towards her car, some paparazzi started calling out to her from behind in an indecent manner. This was all recorded on camera, and as soon as the video appeared on social media, people's anger erupted.
Gauahar Khan Openly Protests, Says - What else is this if not harassment?
Gauahar Khan was the first to respond openly to this shameful incident. Sharing the video on her Instagram story, she wrote in the caption: "Aren't the paps promoting a culture of harassment? So many people constantly make vulgar comments. Do you think that just because you hold a camera, you have the right to lose your sensitivity? You people are crossing boundaries."
Gauahar not only supported Pragya in this way but also questioned the media, especially that section of the paparazzi that is normalizing indecency towards female stars.
People's Anger Erupts on Social Media
Following Gauahar Khan's story, people on social media also began criticizing the paparazzi's actions. Users wrote that being a cameraman is a responsibility, not a free pass. Many people questioned how long the game of playing with women's dignity just to get footage would continue? Some also demanded that such paps should be blacklisted.
This is not the first time a female artist has faced the insensitivity of the paparazzi. Previously, stars like Janhvi Kapoor, Urvashi Rautela, Nora Fatehi, and Disha Patani have also been trolled on social media regarding their clothing, and the questions of the paps have often been indecent.
Gauahar Khan's question has sparked a big debate — does Indian entertainment media also need "corporate paparazzi guidelines"?
Just as there are defined boundaries in Hollywood, where asking questions or making indecent comments without permission is a legal offense, should strict rules be implemented here as well?
