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The Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) has filed a complaint against a few paparazzi organizations for supposedly violating Dharmendra’s privacy in recent weeks regarding his health. The association stated the behaviour comprised an egregious ethical violation, and the exasperated decision to involve authorities was made after several warnings and complaints. The exchange of information intensified only later, once the IFTDA filed a complaint with authorities.
As per the association, once papers and videos, allegedly taken without consent, began circulating publicly, it was clear that taking action was now mandatory. The complaint stated the coverage was unempathetic, violating the right to privacy and causing added emotional disturbance to the family of the actor. The severity of the allegations prompted IFTDA to file a complaint, a precedent in the industry.
In the police filing, the association purportedly explained that paparazzi people sought to infiltrate Dharmendra’s home and recorded very private family moments related to his health. They called this both illegal and bad taste regarding what is acceptable to a senior artiste. The association demanded that no celebrity should be a spectacle, but specifically to be treated with dignity during times of vulnerability.
The board of directors has called on authorities to identify all responsible individuals and prosecute them. The complaint also raised the larger issue of the actual or apparent sensationalising of health concerns for clicks, along with the need for tighter guidance or codes governing paparazzi conduct. The same concerns have been echoed by industry experts who noted that respect for one's personal space is not negotiable and does not change with fame.
This incident has sparked debates in creative circles about how digital media and photography professionals tend to blur boundaries, all in the name of getting exclusives. Many feel the incident ought to be a wake-up call for the industry to reassess ethics and develop stronger hybrid protocols that balance freedom of the press with personal dignity.
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