Karisma Kapoor Asks Paparazzi ‘Not To Zoom Inappropriately’ On Her; Internet Reacts

Karisma Kapoor has stirred a broader conversation around paparazzi boundaries after a recent video from the sets of  Season 5 went viral.

In the clip,   who will be seen judging the show alongside Geeta Kapur, Terence Lewis, and Jaaved , is seen posing for photographers outside the set. As the shoot wrapped up, she calmly made a polite request: “Zyada zoom mat karna (Don’t zoom too much).”

© Instagram/Karisma KapoorThe brief but pointed remark quickly gained traction online, sparking discussions about the limits of celebrity photography. Many social media users felt that such reminders shouldn’t be needed, emphasizing the importance of basic courtesy and respect when capturing public figures.

byUsers are supporting Karisma as one of them said, “There was one video I saw where Sid and Kiara were posing together for some event and these paps just cropped out Sid and were zooming on Kiara’s upper body. Truly vile and disrespectful. These creeps deserve Jaya Bachchan treatment.” Another user commented, “BREAKING NEWS: A mother of two kids, an established actress, and most importantly a woman asks grown men to be decent and basic human beings having basic etiquettes required to be in a society.”

© Reddit/BollyBlindsNGossipThe moment has reignited conversations around the fine line between public access and personal boundaries for celebrities. Incidents like this aren’t new as actors such as Shruti Haasan, Jaya Bachchan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Saif Ali Khan have also, at different points, voiced discomfort over intrusive paparazzi behaviour.

Meanwhile, Karisma Kapoor, a major star of 1990s Hindi cinema, is set to return to television as a judge on India’s Best Dancer Season 5, alongside Geeta Kapur, Terence Lewis, and Jaaved Jaaferi.

The show is scheduled to premiere on Sony TV on May 9, 2026. Its recently unveiled promo, featuring Jaaved Jaaferi, hints at a season that blends Bollywood-inspired routines with freestyle dance performances, promising a vibrant mix of styles and energy.