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Huma Qureshi Backs Paparazzi’s Role, Urges Limits After Jaya Bachchan’s Remark

She says celebrities sometimes call photographers to be seen, with clear boundaries expected.

Overview

  • Huma Qureshi described her relationship with photographers as very healthy and called their presence important to the industry ecosystem.
  • She acknowledged that actors invite cameras for premieres or visibility and said it is unfair to place all blame on photographers.
  • Qureshi said she asks paps not to publish unflattering shots and that they usually cooperate based on mutual respect built over years.
  • She cautioned against intrusive conduct, citing inappropriate questions and uncomfortable camera angles, and stressed that limits should not be crossed.
  • Her comments follow Jaya Bachchan’s harsh criticism of paparazzi professionalism that drew backlash, with Shatrughan Sinha publicly praising photographers in response.