A recent interaction involving veteran actress and politician Jaya Bachchan has stirred a major controversy online after she made sharp remarks about paparazzi culture.
🚨 BREAKING NEWS
Paparazzi groups announce a BOYCOTT of Jaya Bachchan after her recent remarks, saying they will NO longer cover her appearances. pic.twitter.com/QXFZpJI2Tw
— Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) December 3, 2025
Speaking candidly, Jaya Bachchan said, “It’s strange. I am a product of the media, yet I have zero relationship with the paparazzi. Who are these people? Are they trained to represent the people of this country? You call them media? My father was a journalist — I have immense respect for real media professionals.” She went on to criticize their behavior and appearance, adding, “These men outside wearing drainpipe pants, holding mobile phones… they think that owning a phone gives them the right to take pictures and say whatever they want? The comments they make… what kind of people are they? They’re like rats.”
The comments have triggered a debate: Will the paparazzi boycott the actress?
One member of the paparazzi expressed disappointment, saying, “It’s unfortunate she said this. Her grandson Agastya’s film Ikkis is about to release — what if we choose not to cover its promotions? Amitabh ji greets fans outside his home every Sunday; it’s not mainstream media covering that, it’s us. She may feel we aren’t ‘media,’ but we are social media.”
Veteran photographer Varinder Chawla also responded, noting, “I’ve been in this profession for years and always respected celebrities’ wishes. Ranbir Kapoor asked us not to photograph Raha, and we complied. Same with Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone’s daughter.”
He further questioned whether Jaya Bachchan’s comments were aimed at professional photographers or a mix of YouTubers and fans. “One shouldn’t insult people like this. I told my colleagues we must maintain our self-respect — maybe it’s time we boycott her,” he added.
Here’s how social media reacted
Jaya Bachchan said “But these people outside, wearing filthy, tight pants, holding a mobile phone in their hands. What kind of people are these?” 😳
PAPARAZZI : “We work tirelessly day and night. What is this behaviour? We will boycott Jaya Bachchan” pic.twitter.com/uNbf5fIzBr https://t.co/IQFoh8QSkZ
— News Algebra (@NewsAlgebraIND) December 3, 2025
Heard Paps have decided to boycott that vile Jaya Bachchan.
Good decision.
👌— Smita Deshmukh🇮🇳 (@smitadeshmukh) December 3, 2025
Good that the paps are going to BOYCOTT her
Such an entitled woman
& she’s MP of “Samajwadi” party? https://t.co/gaC6GiLDmF
— PallaviCT (@pallavict) December 3, 2025
Finally paparazzi got their senses…this decision should have been taken long back..but anyways better late than never
— Maithili (@SuvarnBharat) December 3, 2025
She legit said she doesn’t give a damn!!Lol she’s probably relieved and celebrating being off the pap radar https://t.co/1TP5WWCRLF
— ᔕ (@girladmirerk) December 3, 2025
I feel it’s a very apt decision by Paparazzies.
Yes, they do go absolutely overboard & cross their limits in their zest to capture the celebs, but in any case, they don’t deserve to hear such words👎 #JayaBachchan did go over in expressing her dislike for them & their profession. https://t.co/xk39WEjrSu— Nilima (Stanning Them) (@Nilimatalks) December 3, 2025