Bollywood personalities continue their fight for respectful media conduct. In a fresh incident on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, popular choreographer and filmmaker Farah Khan was seen actively intervening to stop paparazzi from taking ‘back shots,’ drawing a direct parallel to superstar Salman Khan’s recent admonition of such photography.
Farah Khan’s Message for Paparazzi
The incident unfolded when Farah Khan was making a public appearance. As photographers began clicking, she quickly noticed some attempting to capture shots from behind. Without hesitation, Khan addressed the paparazzi directly, reminding them, “Salman Bhai Ne Bola Peeche Se Nahi Lene Ka” (Salman Bhai said not to take from behind). This firm but clear instruction from Farah Khan highlights a growing demand within the industry for greater respect and privacy from media photographers, especially concerning invasive angles.
Farah Khan Stops Paparazzi from Taking Back Shots Days After Salman Khan’s Warning
Salman Khan’s Stance on Paparazzi
Farah Khan’s prompt action comes hot on the heels of Salman Khan’s fiery remarks against inappropriate paparazzi behaviour. During a ‘Weekend Ka Vaar’ episode of Bigg Boss 20, aired around September 19-22, 2026, the actor vehemently slammed photographers for deliberately taking what he termed “hip shots” or “back shots” of actresses, particularly when they are exiting or entering vehicles.
Khan expressed his disgust over the trend, questioning the photographers’ “mentality” and the use of demeaning captions like “Guess Who?” for such images. He not only condemned the practice but also empowered actresses, urging them to “ghoom ke chaata maaro” (turn around and slap them) if they felt uncomfortable with such intrusive photography. Salman cited instances involving actresses like Saiee Manjrekar and Neha Dhupia who have previously felt awkward or actively resisted these unwanted shots. Neha Dhupia herself voiced support for Salman’s comments on X (formerly Twitter) following his statement.
This isn’t the first time Salman Khan has spoken out against privacy invasion. In May 2026, he had a public altercation with paparazzi outside a hospital, where photographers had interrupted him during a sensitive personal moment, leading to a strong social media post from the actor condemning the lack of respect for personal space. The repeated calls from prominent industry figures like Salman Khan and Farah Khan underscore the ongoing tension between celebrities and certain paparazzi practices, pushing for a more ethical approach to celebrity photography.