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Amitabh Bachchan Slams Paparazzi: "No Ethics at All" Amid Dharmendra Health Crisis

Amitabh Bachchan has expressed strong disapproval of media coverage surrounding Dharmendra's health. The veteran actor shared cryptic messages on social media calling out unethical behavior. The Indian Film and Television Directors' Association has filed a formal police complaint against paparazzi. Several Bollywood personalities have joined in criticizing the intrusive media coverage during this sensitive time.

Key Points: Amitabh Bachchan Criticizes Paparazzi Over Dharmendra Health Coverage

  • Amitabh Bachchan shares cryptic posts condemning unethical paparazzi behavior
  • IFTDA files police complaint against media intrusion at Dharmendra's residence
  • Sunny Deol confronts photographers outside family home after hospital discharge
  • Filmmakers Karan Johar and Madhur Bhandarkar join criticism of media circus
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No ethics at all...: Amitabh Bachchan shares cryptic note amid insensitive paparazzi coverage concerning Dharmendra's health

Amitabh Bachchan condemns unethical media behavior during Dharmendra's hospitalization. IFTDA files police complaint against paparazzi intrusion into Deol family's privacy.

"No ethics .. no sense of responsibility .. just an avenue of personal gain, without any consideration of the moment - Amitabh Bachchan"

Mumbai, November 14

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan appears to have echoed concerns over reports in a section of the media and paparazzi coverage surrounding the 89-year-old veteran actor Dharmendra and the Deol family, following the veteran actor's recent hospitalisation.

Taking to his X handle, Amitabh Bachchan shared a cryptic note expressing his anguish.

He wrote, "no ethics .. no ethics at all."

https://x.com/SrBachchan/status/1989170119378075655

Amitabh had earlier shared a cryptic note on his blog in which he took an apparent jibe at the paparazzi.

"No ethics .. no sense of responsibility .. just an avenue of personal gain, without any consideration of the moment ..Disturbing and disgusting..," the veteran actor wrote in his blog on Tumblr.

Although Amitabh didn't mention any names or specifics, social media users were quick to connect his remarks to the criticism against some media platforms and paparazzi for allegedly overstepping the boundaries in reports concerning Dharmendra's health.

The Indian Film and Television Directors' Association (IFTDA) has lodged a formal police complaint against certain paparazzi and online media platforms for what it called "inhuman" and "unethical" behavior while covering veteran actor Dharmendra's recent health condition.

In a letter addressed to the Senior Inspector of Juhu Police Station, IFTDA President Ashoke Pandit said that some paparazzi and online accounts "breached privacy" by entering the premises of the veteran actor's residence and "recording footage and images of his family members without consent." These visuals were later circulated online.

IFTDA also urged the police to take strict legal action against those responsible and demanded that a strong example be set to prevent such incidents in the future.

Dharmendra, 89, was recently released from Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai after a brief illness.

Sunny Deol was also seen losing his temper with photographers who were stationed outside his home following his father's hospital discharge.

Following this, filmmaker Karan Johar also shared a message on his Instagram Story, expressing how painful it was to watch what he called a "media circus" around the Deol family.

He also added that it was heartbreaking to see the lack of basic "courtesy and sensitivity" during such an emotional time for the family.

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar also shared a message on Instagram, saying, "It's high time for the media to respect the Deol family's personal privacy. Let's offer them the peaceful space they truly need, especially during challenging times."

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I understand the need for media to report, entering someone's home without consent is criminal trespass. IFTDA did the right thing by filing police complaint. Hope strict action is taken!
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Sarah B
As someone who grew up watching Dharmendra's films, this breaks my heart. The man has given us decades of entertainment and deserves dignity in his old age. Media should show some basic humanity.
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Arjun K
Sunny Deol losing his temper is completely understandable. When your elderly father is unwell and media is hounding your family, anyone would react the same way. Respect for standing up for his father.
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Karan T
I think we need to be careful here. While privacy is important, celebrities also benefit from media attention. There should be a middle ground - respectful reporting without intrusion.
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Meera T
Good to see Bollywood standing united on this issue. When legends like Amitabh Bachchan, Karan Johar, and Madhur Bhandarkar all speak up, it shows how serious this problem has become. Time for media reforms! ✊

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