Veteran actress-turned-politician Jaya Bachchan is known for her often contentious relationship with the paparazzi. Despite being constantly followed by shutterbugs, she has made it clear on numerous occasions that she values her privacy and isn’t shy about expressing her discomfort. Over the years, the Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani star has had several memorable encounters with the paparazzi, ranging from stern looks to outright scolding.
One such incident, from Diwali 2022, has recently resurfaced, drawing attention again. During Diwali celebrations that year, the Bachchan family, led by Amitabh Bachchan, performed Lakshmi Puja at their iconic bungalow Pratiksha in Juhu, Mumbai. Joining the festivities was Jaya Bachchan, who had a tense moment with photographers stationed outside their home.
In a video shared by Filmygyan on Instagram, Jaya can be seen confronting the paparazzi, calling them “intruders” and chasing them away for attempting to capture the family’s private Diwali rituals. Known for her candid approach, Jaya stepped out of the house, visibly upset, and questioned the use of flash by the photographers. Dressed in a printed white kurta, she remarked, “Kaise flash kar rahe hai aap (how are you using flash on your camera)?” before labeling them as “intruders.
” In response, one of the individuals, presumably a paparazzo, can be heard asking for the cameras to be switched off. A post shared by F I L M Y G Y A N (@filmygyan) Paparazzo Manav Manglani.