Updated On: 01 December, 2025 04:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Jaya Bachchan’s harsh comments about paparazzi at a public event triggered strong backlash, with many accusing her of elitism and classism. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit condemned her remarks, saying she has no right to demean an entire profession

Ashoke Pandit and Jaya Bachchan
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Veteran actress and parliamentarian Jaya Bachchan has once again made headlines for her statements. The actress, who often draws attention for her interactions with the paparazzi, recently opened up about what she thinks of the group. Her comments on paparazzi culture have led to widespread backlash from the online community. Now, filmmaker Ashoke Pandit has also criticised the actress, stating that she has no right to demean another profession.
Ashoke Pandit, the president of the Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association, took to Instagram to call out Jaya for her remarks against the paparazzi. He penned a post sharing his thoughts on Bachchan’s statements and captioned it, “Not very parliamentarian, JayaBachchan ji.”