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Paparazzi Chase of Hrithik Roshan’s Son Triggers Online Outcry

The viral footage of 17-year-old Hridaan fleeing photographers has reignited debate over child privacy protections in India.

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Hridhaan is Hrithik Roshan's younger son | Image: Republic
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Overview

  • Footage shows paparazzi pursuing Hridaan along a Mumbai street and photographing him through car windows as he tried to escape, and the clip has been widely circulated online.
  • Social media users condemned the pursuit as harassment and urged police to consider stalking charges against photographers targeting a minor.
  • Hridaan appeared visibly anxious during the chase and asked his companion to leave the area, underscoring his discomfort with intrusive coverage.
  • The Roshan family, known for shielding their children from public scrutiny, has not issued an official comment on the incident.
  • Critics argue that India’s current stalking and harassment laws lack specific safeguards for underage individuals in public spaces.