During promotions for her upcoming film ‘Mr. and Mrs. Mahi‘, Janhvi Kapoor delved into the dynamics of the paparazzi culture in Bollywood, shedding light on how celebrities are photographed and compensated.
In an interview with Lallantop, Jahnvi Kapoor revealed, “There is a ‘celebrity ration card.’ … every image of a celebrity has a price.”
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Jahnvi Kapoor elaborated on how the paparazzi operate, explaining that during film promotions, celebrities are often invited to be photographed.However, she emphasized that outside of promotional activities, celebrities may opt for privacy, leading paparazzi to employ various tactics to capture their images. She recounted instances where paparazzi would follow her car, with the value of each celebrity’s image determining the level of pursuit.
Addressing the perception of celebrities orchestrating paparazzi sightings, Jahnvi Kapoor remarked that while some may indeed call media personnel, the practice varies among individuals. She shared her own experiences, noting that during Mr. and Mrs. Mahi’s promotions, despite taking numerous flights, she was spotted by media personnel only a handful of times. The actress also expressed her preferences regarding when and where she is photographed, disclosing her request to refrain from capturing her outside the gym due to discomfort in “tight” gym attire.
On the professional front, Janhvi Kapoor is set to star alongside Rajkummar Rao in ‘Mr. and Mrs. Mahi’, slated for release on May 31.
