‘Bandh Karo Yeh Sab’: Neha Dhupia Blasts Paparazzi Over Inappropriate Back Shots at Mumbai Event (Watch Video)
Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia lost her cool at paparazzi at a recent Mumbai awards ceremony, calling out their 'disrespectful' practice of taking inappropriate 'back shots'. The 45-year-old star emphasised the need for mutual respect and privacy, reigniting the debate on celebrity-media ethics.
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Bollywood star Neha Dhupia, known for her candid nature, publicly expressed her displeasure with paparazzi at a high-profile Mumbai awards ceremony on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, over the intrusive practice of taking "back shots." The incident, captured in viral videos, shows the actress vociferously schooling photographers for what she termed as disrespectful and unwarranted behavior. Neha Dhupia Not Doing Reality Show ‘Traitors 2’, Says She’s Too Busy Going on ‘Double Date’ (See Post).
Neha Dhupia Calls Out Paparazzi for Filming Her and Other Actresses from Behind
A visibly frustrated Neha Dhupia directly addressed the media, questioning their professional conduct. "Yeh badtameezi se backshot kaun leta hai tumlog me se? Kaun leta hai? Band karo," she was heard saying, which translates to: "Who among you takes these back shots so disrespectfully? Who does it? Stop it." She further articulated her dismay, stating, "Mera nahi karna hai. Kisi ka nahi karna hai. Bol bol kar thak gaye hain. Bag utha kar, book utha kar, backward walking karke. Yeh sab nahi chalega abhi. Band karo yeh sab. Humlog bahut izzat se karte hai aap logon se baat. Mat karo."
Neha Dhupia Confronts Paparazzi Over Inappropriate Photos
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Her impassioned plea highlighted the recurring nature of such issues, indicating that celebrities are growing tired of continuously requesting basic respect and privacy from photographers.
This is not an isolated incident within the industry. Several other celebrities, including Salman Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Arbaaz Khan, and most recently, Sonakshi Sinha with her family, have also voiced their concerns or shown visible annoyance regarding intrusive paparazzi behaviour, underscoring a persistent challenge in the celebrity-media dynamic.
On the Work Front
Neha Dhupia, born on August 27, 1980, continues to be active across various entertainment platforms, showcasing her versatility. Dhupia's recent work includes the Hindi film Bad Newz, where she played a supporting role, released in July 2024. She also featured in the critically acclaimed thriller A Thursday, which premiered on Disney+ Hotstar in February 2022, playing the role of a pregnant police officer. Mom-To-Be Samantha Ruth Prabhu Avoids Paparazzi As She Gets Clicked in Mumbai’s Bandra After Gym Session (Watch Video).
Meanwhile, her new YouTube series Double Date, co-hosted with husband Angad Bedi, premiered in May 2026, featuring various celebrity couples and duos in a non-fiction chat show format. This venture has generated considerable buzz, showcasing her ongoing engagement with innovative content.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 01, 2026 12:02 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
