Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor drew attention after she asked photographers not to zoom in on her during a shoot for the dance reality show “India’s Best Dancer Season 5.” The incident occurred while she appeared as a judge on set, where her interaction with paparazzi quickly went viral and sparked widespread debate online. Meanwhile, reactions continue to divide fans and critics over her remarks.
Judges join shoot as cameras capture tense moment
Karisma arrived on set alongside fellow judges Geeta Kapur, Terence Lewis, and Javed Jaffrey. As photographers gathered to capture the panel, she initially posed for pictures in a routine manner. However, she later became visibly cautious while leaving the set.
In addition, she addressed the photographers directly and asked them not to zoom in too closely. A video of the moment circulated widely on social media, prompting immediate public reaction. Consequently, the clip became a trending topic across entertainment platforms.
Public reaction splits between privacy and speculation
Following the incident, social media users expressed mixed opinions. Some critics speculated about her discomfort with close-up shots, while others defended her stance as a reasonable request for personal space. Moreover, supporters argued that public figures also deserve privacy boundaries during media interactions.
Meanwhile, observers compared the situation to past incidents involving other celebrities, where tensions with paparazzi have also surfaced. As a result, the debate once again highlighted the ongoing friction between celebrity privacy and media coverage.
The upcoming season of “India’s Best Dancer” is scheduled to premiere on May 9, 2026, marking Karisma Kapoor’s return to television after a long break.
