Overview

• On July 10 in Andheri, Mumbai, Zareen Khan confronted photographers during a shoot, gesturing at her back and saying “Mujhe dekho, ye nahi” to insist they focus on her face.
• The incident follows Gauahar Khan’s open letter to paparazzi after Pragya Jaiswal expressed discomfort at being photographed from behind at a recent event.
• Singer Neha Bhasin and actress Rashami Desai have also criticized unauthorized backshot photography despite repeatedly objecting on camera.
• The series of public objections underscores the absence of formal industry guidelines governing paparazzi conduct in India’s entertainment sector.
• Social media and public support for the actresses’ calls for privacy respect and consent standards continue to grow, although no regulatory measures have been enacted.