actor: Neha Dhupia recently made headlines after confronting paparazzi about “back shots” at a public event in Mumbai. Now, a few days after the incident sparked conversations about celebrity privacy, the actor clarified that he shares a positive relationship with the photographers and appreciates the respect they have shown his family over the years.Speaking from London while promoting her international film ’52 Blue’, Neha reflected on how the paparazzi respect the limits she sets, especially when it comes to her children.
Neha in her relationship with the paparazzi
The ‘De Dana Dan’ actor said he has always maintained a cordial and professional relationship with photographers and acknowledged their support for his projects.“I have a good relationship with the paps. They are very respectful of me and understand the fact that my children need privacy.” He further shared that he always invites photographers to promotional events and appreciates the role they play in helping films and shows reach audiences.“I have been open about the same. When I’m shooting for ‘Double Date’, I invite the paps and they show up. They help us circulate our show out there.”
Why did Neha call the photographers?
At a recent event in Mumbai, Neha publicly objected to photographers taking what she described as inappropriate “back shots.” The actor urged them to stop the practice and stressed that artists deserve the same respect they give the media.“Yeh badtameezi se backshot kaun leta hai tum log me se? Kaun leta hai? Band karo.”“Mera nahi karna hai. Kisi ka nahi karna hai. Bol bol kar thak gaye hain. Bag utha kar, book utha kar, backward walk karke. Yeh sab nahi chalega abhi. Band karo yeh sab. Hum log bahut izzat se karte hai aap logon se baat. Mat car.”(Who of you keep taking these disrespectful back shots? Who did this? Stop it.”“Don’t do it to me. Don’t do it to anyone. We’re tired of repeating ourselves. Picking up bags, lifting books, walking backwards just to get shots, all of this has to stop now. Stop doing it. We always talk to you with respect, and we expect the same in return. Please don’t do it.” )His remarks quickly gained traction on social media, changing discussions about the boundaries between celebrity coverage and personal privacy.
Neha Dhupia talks about her international debut
During the same interaction, Neha also spoke about her international debut, ’52 Blue’, directed by Egyptian filmmaker Ali El Arabi and co-starring. Adil Hussain. In the film, she portrayed Lakshi, the mother of a young footballer from Kerala.Talking about the role, the actor said that being a mother in real life helped her connect with the emotional depth required for the character.“Being a mother helped me prepare for this role because I had to deal with a lot of mother’s pain as a character. So if the loss of one, abandonment, longing, all that, unfulfilled dreams, and then I think if this film was offered to me seven years ago before I was a mother, I don’t think I would have given it many layers.She added that motherhood fundamentally changed her understanding of grief and emotional loss.“As soon as you become a mother, it completely changes. It’s because the loss and pain, you know, affects your core to a point where you’re almost numb. So there is a part of me that needs to be shown. “
’52 Blue’s
’52 Blue’ was launched as the opening film at the London Indian Film Festival on July 10. The film stars Neha Dhupia alongside Adil Hussain and follows the journey of a young footballer from Kerala and his family. While the film is currently being screened at international film festivals, the Indian release date is yet to be announced.