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Huma Qureshi Calls Paparazzi 'Important,' Emphasizes Boundaries in Ongoing Bollywood Debate

She casts paparazzi as a functional publicity partner within negotiated boundaries.

Overview

  • Huma Qureshi told India Today that paparazzi play a useful role and that celebrities sometimes invite them to premieres or call them when they want to be seen.
  • She described her relationship with photographers as “very healthy,” noting she has built trust over 10–12 years and can request that unflattering images not be posted.
  • Qureshi acknowledged privacy overreach, citing inappropriate questions and attempts to capture photos from angles she considers unacceptable.
  • She said there is a line that should not be crossed and summed up her approach as, “don’t misbehave and don’t let others misbehave.”
  • Her remarks follow Jaya Bachchan’s recent criticism of paparazzi in an interview with Barkha Dutt, keeping the focus on professionalism and privacy rather than any formal changes.