Bollywood rallies behind Alia Bhatt after ‘invasion of privacy’; Anushka Sharma, Janhvi Kapoor share similar experiences, Karan Johar, Soni Razdan condemn incident

Anushka shared a similar experience, when her daughter Vamika was targeted by the paparazzi in the past. “This is not the first time they are doing this. About two years ago we called them out for the same reason! You’d think it would have made them more respectful of peoples space and privacy. Absolutely shameful! They were also the only guys posting photos of our daughter despite repeated requests,” wrote Anushka.

Janhvi Kapoor took to her Instagram story to share how she too faced a similar situation when the media portal in question shared pictures of her working out inside the gym. “This is disgustingly intrusive. This publication has repeatedly done things like this. Including, despite my continuous requests, photographed me unaware; inside the gym I go to while working out through the glass door. In a space that is supposed to be private, where one does not anticipate to get photographed,” read a portion of Janhvi’s post.

(Photo: Janhvi Kapoor/Instagram)

Karan Johar also wrote on his IG story, “There is no justification to this absolutely disgusting invasion of privacy. Everyone from the entertainment industry is always for the media and the paparazzi and are accommodating … but there HAS to be a LIMIT…. This is about anyone’s right to feel safe in their own homes! This is not about actors or celebrities it’s a basic human right!!!!”

(Photos: Karan Johar/Instagram)

Swara Bhasker commented, ” @aliaabhatt is right. Thi is sickening.”

(Photos: Swara Bhasker/Instagram)

Alia’s mother Soni Razdan also joined her sister Shaheen in expressing shock over the incident. She wrote, “Shocked and dismayed at this blatant disregard for a person’s privacy. Are we really turning into ‘that country’ now? Where all our cultural norms simply cease to exist when it comes to ‘getting the picture’? Hope someone can address this and fast!”

(Photo: Soni Razdan/Instagram)

Alia Bhatt’s post on Tuesday afternoon read, “Are you kidding me? I was at my house, having a perfectly normal afternoon, sitting in my living room when I felt something watching over me. I looked up and saw two men on the terrace of the neighbouring building with a camera right at me. In what world is this okay and is this allowed? This is a gross invasion of someone’s privacy. There’s a line that you must not cross, and it is safe to say that all lines were crossed today.”