Amidst the ongoing debate stirred by Jaya Bachchan's recent criticism of paparazzi, actress Ameesha Patel has expressed her admiration for the paparazzi and their hard work. During a recent media spotting, Patel was asked about her opinion on Jaya Bachchan's criticism of paparazzi. She mentioned that everyone has their own opinion, and when it comes to her own, she has nothing but love for the paps. She said, "Well, everyone's entitled to their opinion. But I love the paps. I love you, media people. I love you all. You all work very hard. Whether it's sunny, rainy, cold, or hot, you all are always doing a good job." This statement has sparked a heated debate, with some calling for a boycott of the paparazzi and others defending their hard work and dedication. Jaya Bachchan's blunt honesty about her relationship with paparazzi, stating, "My relationship with paparazzi is zero," and questioning their qualifications, looks, and professionalism, has not been well-received by the public. Following her remark, Ashoke Pandit slammed the actress, saying, "Jaya Bachchan ji's statement against the paparazzi reeks of snobbish elitism. To criticise the aggressive coverage of certain paps is one thing, but to demean the profession altogether, laced with downright classist remarks, is unbecoming of such a senior member of our film industry and a parliamentarian." He concluded by saying, "They're hardworking professionals doing their job, for which most times they've been called by the stars and their PR teams themselves. So if she has such a strong opinion against the paparazzi culture, it's time to look inwards rather than indulge in this misplaced outrage. Not very parliamentarian, #JayaBachchan ji." The controversy has sparked a discussion about the role and impact of paparazzi in the entertainment industry, with many questioning the validity of Bachchan's criticism and the need for a balanced perspective.
