Angry Jaya Bachchan lashes out at paparazzi again, asks whether they are trained to represent media: ‘Kaha se aatey he?’

Jaya Bachchan did not mince her words as she spoke about her relationship with the paparazzi at a recent event in Mumbai.

Updated on: Nov 30, 2025, 16:18:22 IST

By Santanu Das

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Actor-politician Jaya Bachchan is often in the news for her fiery outbursts – be it at paparazzi capturing her without consent or people taking her pictures. The veteran star attended a panel discussion at the We The Women event in Mumbai. During the chat, she lashed out at paparazzi and called them out for making comments during appearances. (Also read: Jaya Bachchan lashes out at paparazzi: ‘Badtameezi mat karo, muh band rakho’)

Veteran actor Jaya Bachchan attended the 'We The Women' panel discussion, in Mumbai. (PTI Photo)(PTI11_30_2025_000214B) (PTI)

What Jaya said about paparazzi

During the event, when Jaya was asked about her relationship with paparazzi, she said, “It is strange. I am the product of the media, but my relationship with the paparazzi is zero. Who are these people? Are they trained to be representing the people of this country? You call them media? I come from media! My father was a journalist. I have tremendous respect for such people.”

‘Kis tarah ke education he?’

She added, “Magar ye jo baahar drain pipe pant, gande-gande kapde pehen ke haath me mobile leke (These men outside wearing these slim pants and dirty clothes with mobiles in their hands)… they think that just because they have a mobile they can take your picture, and say what they want? And the kind of comments they pass? What kind of people are these people? Kaha se aatey he? Kis tarah ke education he? Kya background he (From where are these people coming? What is their education? What is their background)? Will they represent us? Just because they can go through social media?"

Jaya has often spoken about her discomfort with paparazzi clicking her pictures at different events. Over the years, there have been several occasions when she has criticised and schooled paparazzi at events and gatherings.

Jaya was last seen in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023), directed by Karan Johar. The film stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in lead roles.

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Santanu Das
Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupechaRead More

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