Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra has been in the news for the last few days when reports emerged that the actor has been put on ventilator. As speculations grew, paparazzi gathered outside both his residence and the hospital where he was admitted, leading to a wave of unverified updates on social media. Some portals even announced his death ahead of time, further adding to the confusion and concern.
IFTDA files complaint against paparazzi for violating Dharmendra’s privacy
In response, Indian Film and Television Directors Association (IFTDA) President Ashok Pandit has filed a formal police complaint against some paparazzi and digital media accounts for invading the actor’s privacy.
In his letter to senior police inspector Sunil Jadhav, Pandit wrote: “I, Ashok Pandit, Honorable President of the Indian Film and Television Directors Association (IFTDA), wish to lodge a formal complaint against some unverified and insincere paparazzi and online media operators who have crossed all limits of decency and morality in the recent coverage related to the illness of one of the most respected stalwarts of Indian cinema, Padma Bhushan, Shri Dharmendra ji.”
The complaint states that some media operators allegedly entered Dharmendra’s residential premises without consent and recorded photographs of his family members. These clips were reportedly circulated online for “sensation and profit”. It said the act is a violation of privacy and dignity, emphasizing that such acts fall under offenses related to trespass, invasion of privacy and defamation.
Terming this behavior as “inhumane, immoral and a gross violation of the right to privacy guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India”, IFTDA urged the police to take strict action and set an example to prevent similar incidents.
Earlier this week it was reported that Dharmendra has been put on life support system, after which media criticism has increased. However, his family later clarified that while the actor was under medical supervision, he was responding positively to the treatment. He was discharged from the hospital on November 12 and is currently being cared for at home.
After his return, Sunny Deol expressed disappointment over the photographers stationed outside his residence. In an emotional conversation, he said, “You people should be ashamed. You have parents at home, there are children,” as he urged the media to respect boundaries during sensitive times.
Many members of the film fraternity have also expressed concern over the increasing infiltration and called for restraint and responsible reporting.
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