Last year, a similar incident took place when a photograph of her sitting in her living room went viral.
Alia Bhatt, a prominent Bollywood actress, recently made headlines after expressing her frustration with the paparazzi for following her into her private building in Mumbai. The incident occurred on a Friday night when a group of photographers followed Alia into the elevator area of her residence, despite her team’s initial attempts to stop them. In a video that surfaced on social media, Alia can be seen visibly irritated and angry, asking the paparazzi, “Kya kar rahe ho, yeh private space hai?” which translates to “What are you doing here? This is my private space.” The incident has sparked conversations about the boundaries between celebrities and the media, especially when it comes to privacy.
This isn’t the first time Alia Bhatt has dealt with such invasions. Last year, a similar incident took place when a photograph of her sitting in her living room went viral. The picture had been taken from a neighbouring building by a cameraman, a clear violation of her privacy. Alia had reacted strongly back then, sharing her concerns on social media and reaching out to the Mumbai police. She had voiced her disbelief, writing, “Are you kidding me? I was at my house having a perfectly normal afternoon in my LIVING ROOM when I felt something watching me. I looked up and saw two men on the terrace of my neighbouring building with a camera right at me!” She added that this was a gross invasion of privacy and questioned how such actions were allowed, demanding accountability from the authorities and the media.
The constant intrusion by the paparazzi has not only affected Alia personally but has also impacted her family. Both Alia and her husband, actor Ranbir Kapoor, have previously requested photographers to respect their privacy, especially concerning their daughter, Raha. When Raha was born, the couple had urged the paparazzi not to click pictures of her, a plea that was supported by many fans who emphasized the importance of respecting the privacy of public figures and their families.
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Alia’s outburst highlights a recurring issue in the lives of celebrities — the thin line between public life and personal space. While stars are accustomed to being in the limelight, there are moments when the constant media attention becomes invasive and crosses ethical boundaries. In Alia’s case, the paparazzi’s presence in her residential building, a place considered private, was particularly troubling.
Apart from her personal struggles with the paparazzi, Alia continues to focus on her professional life. She is set to appear in the upcoming film Jigra alongside Vedang Raina, which is slated for release later this month. Additionally, she will be reuniting with her husband, Ranbir Kapoor, for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s anticipated project Love and War. Other upcoming films include Jee Le Zara alongside Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra, marking an exciting period for her career despite the challenges she faces with the media.
