Why did Salman Khan criticise paparazzi for taking certain photos of actors?

Salman said some celebrities agree to paid sightings and airport photos, but others do not want to be photographed from inappropriate angles. He said those images make women uncomfortable.

What did Salman Khan ask paparazzi to consider before taking photos?

He urged photographers to distinguish between people who want publicity photos and those who have asked not to be photographed that way. He specifically called out shots taken from behind that many actresses dislike.

What did Salman Khan say about mobile phones and paparazzi photos?

On Koffee With Karan, Salman joked that adding cameras to phones had caused problems, and questioned how people could identify someone from paparazzi pages’ “Guess who?” photos.

Salman Khan says he spoke for those who do not want to pay paparazzi to take photos of them from inappropriate angles: ‘Girls are uncomfortable’

Salman Khan opened up about his recent outburst in Bigg Boss 20, where he called out paparazzi who take inappropriate pictures of celebrities.

Published on: Oct 14, 2026, 20:03:28 IST

By Santanu Das

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Salman Khan set social media ablaze a few days ago during an episode of Bigg Boss 20. The actor called out paparazzi for clicking inappropriate pictures of celebrities. Salman, meanwhile, asked photographers to distinguish between actors who wants them to take photos of them from behind and those who have explicitly asked them not to click them. (Also read: ‘Ghoom ke chamaat maro’: Salman Khan slams paparazzi for clicking inappropriate pics, asks actors to take a stand)

Salman Khan was the first guest on Koffee With Karan Season 9. (PTI Photo)(PTI09_15_2026_000026B) (PTI)

What Salman said

Salman was the first guest on Koffee With Karan season 9, where he further elaborated upon his decision to speak about this issue in the film industry. It was host Karan Johar who praised Salman for being vocal about calling out paparazzi for clicking inappropriate pictures of celebrities. Salman said, “Since this PR has come, there are some people who pay the PR for their sighting or whatever that is called. Airport look etc. There are some who want to do that stuff. I was not speaking about those kinds of people. I was speaking for those people who don't want it. There are really bad angles, and girls are uncomfortable.”

Salman then joked that he wants to meet this person who invented this cell phone and thought of attaching a camera to it. “Every guy who has a phone has a camera attached to it, and it always used to bother me. ‘Guess who?’ From what should be guess?” he asked.

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In the episode of Bigg Boss in September, Salman called out photographers for clicking famous personalities inappropriately. He had said, “And then the one shot they take from behind, which none of the heroines like? There must be a few who say it’s okay, I don’t mind it. But what about those who don’t like it? When this happens, turn around and slap them. Ask them to click their mother or sister like this and show it to you. Disgusting people."

The actor continued to slam this behaviour and even warned those posting videos like this, “What is this mentality? 90% of the girls that I know and all those who have become mothers now, they never wanted this earlier and don't want this now. I want to see these guys who take these shots. Aur pata chal gaya mujhe ki kaun hai toh phir toh (Once I find out who they are)...”

Following Salman's warning, several celebrities, including Farah Khan, also asked paparazzi to refrain from clicking inappropriate pictures, citing the actor's remarks.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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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