actor Nehadupia She recently made headlines for confronting paparazzi over an intrusive “back shot” at a public event in Mumbai. Now, days after the incident sparked discussions about celebrity privacy, the actor has clarified that she maintains a positive relationship with photographers and is grateful for the respect they have shown her family over the years.Speaking in London to promote her international film 52 Blue, Neha reflected on the extent to which paparazzi respect the boundaries she sets, especially when it comes to her children.
Neha talks about her relationship with paparazzi
The “De Dana Dan” actor said she has always had a cordial and professional relationship with the photographers and is grateful for their support of her projects.“I have a great relationship with my dads. They respect me very much and understand that my children need privacy.” She further said that she often invites photographers to promotional events and appreciates the role they play in helping films and shows reach audiences.“I’m open to that, too. When I was filming Double Date, I did invite the dads and they would show up. They helped us get our show out there.”
Why did Neha call the photographer?
At a recent event in Mumbai, Neha spoke out against photographers taking what she called inappropriate “background photos”. The actor urged them to stop the practice and stressed that celebrities deserve the same respect as 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, walk backward karke. Yeh sab nahi chalega abhi. Band karo yeh s Matt Carlo. “(Which one of you has been taking these rude back shots? Who did it? Stop it.”“Don’t do this to me. Don’t do this to anyone else. We’re tired of repeating ourselves. Picking up bags, lifting books, walking backwards just to take these pictures, all of this has to stop now. Stop doing it. We always speak to you with respect, and we expect the same in return. Please don’t do it.”Her comments quickly gained traction on social media, reigniting discussions about the line between celebrity coverage and personal privacy.
Neha Dhupia talks about her international debut
In the same interaction, Neha also talked about her international debut film 52 Blue, directed by and co-starring Egyptian filmmaker Ali El Arabi. Adil Hussain. In the film, she plays the role of Rakhi, the mother of a young football player from Kerala.When discussing the role, the actor said that becoming a mother in real life helped her connect with the emotional depth required for the role.“Being a mother helped prepare me for this role because as a character I had to deal with a lot of the pain of motherhood. So whether it’s loss, departure, longing, all of that, unrealized dreams, then I think if this movie had been offered to me seven years ago when I wasn’t a mom, I don’t think I would have been able to give it so many layers. “She added that motherhood fundamentally changed her understanding of grief and emotional loss.“And once you become a mother, that completely changes. It’s because loss and pain, you know, affects you to your core and makes you almost numb. So a part of me had to be portrayed. “
About “52 Blue”
“52 Blue” premiered on July 10 as the opening film at the London Indian Film Festival. Starring Neha Dhupia and Adil Hussain, the film follows the journey of a young footballer from Kerala and his family. While the film is currently screening at international film festivals, its India release date is yet to be announced.
