Overview

• On July 7 at Zayed Khan’s Mumbai birthday bash, paparazzi shouted hoots and lewd noises at actress Pragya Jaiswal, leaving her visibly uncomfortable.
• The incident was captured on video and went viral within minutes, igniting widespread condemnation on social media.
• Actor Gauahar Khan criticized the behavior in an Instagram story, warning that such actions encourage eve-teasing and noting that photographers often cross the line with lewd comments.
• This episode follows recent criticism of paparazzi intrusion, including actor Suyash Rai’s objection to zooming in on Avneet Kaur, highlighting persistent concerns over consent and respect.
• Despite mounting backlash, no formal industry standards govern paparazzi conduct, fueling debate over privacy and gendered harassment in public spaces.