Cinema VinesTaapsee Pannu, the Bollywood actress known for her outspoken stance on privacy, has once again found herself in the media spotlight, this time defending her position on the paparazzi and reacting to comparisons with veteran actress Jaya Bachchan. The conversation surfaced after Pannu was dubbed “the second Jaya Bachchan” and “Jaya Bachchan lite” by the press, a remark she interpreted as a compliment rather than a critique.
In a recent interview with News18, Pannu said, “Being compared to Jaya Bachchan is a compliment. I only look at the brighter side. She’s a very good actor and a very solid woman. People are being too kind by comparing me to her.” The actress, who has a history of confrontations with photographers, reiterated that her boundaries are clear and that she does not tolerate disrespectful behaviour from the media. She added, “I don’t abuse anybody. My boundaries are very clear. And a woman with very clear boundaries is very intimidating.”
Pannu also addressed the aggressive tactics used by paparazzi, noting that she is not used to being shouted at and that such treatment often makes her upset. She clarified that while photographers claim she gets angry, she actually shuts down when she is genuinely upset. The actress suggested that the sensational labels given to her are partly designed to generate clicks and help paparazzi boost their social‑media views.
Her comments come amid a broader conversation about celebrity privacy in India. Tara Sutaria, another Bollywood star, recently shoved a photographer’s camera after the man tried to get too close, a move that drew support from fans on social media. Meanwhile, Jaya Bachchan herself has long been vocal about her discomfort with paparazzi, stating at the We The Women event that “my relationship with the paparazzi is zero” and questioning the legitimacy of those who intrude on her privacy.
As the debate over celebrity privacy continues, Pannu’s remarks underscore the tension between public interest and personal boundaries. While she acknowledges the admiration that comes with being compared to a respected figure like Bachchan, she remains firm on protecting her space from intrusive media practices.
