Zareen Khan Calls Out Paparazzi Over ‘Try The Dress’ Comment, Says Women Deserve Respect

Actor Zareen Khan has criticised the paparazzi after an inappropriate comment made by photographers at a recent event left her visibly uncomfortable. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, showing the actor confronting photographers after one of them allegedly suggested that she “try the dress,” prompting Zareen to question the remark and call for greater respect towards women.

The incident took place as Zareen was posing for photographers at a public event in Mumbai. Dressed in a black-and-white outfit, the actor was interacting with the media when one of the photographers allegedly passed the comment. The remark immediately caught Zareen’s attention, and she stopped posing to ask what had been said. The exchange was captured on camera and quickly spread across social media platforms.

Reacting to the comment, Zareen questioned the photographer about the need to make such a remark and expressed her displeasure over the manner in which female celebrities are sometimes treated during public appearances. She made it clear that such comments were inappropriate and should not be normalised. Videos of the exchange were widely shared online, with many users praising the actor for speaking up immediately instead of ignoring the incident.

Following the incident, Zareen also addressed the issue on social media, where she criticised what she described as a growing culture of objectification. She said celebrities attend public events to promote their work or interact with the media, not to become subjects of disrespectful comments. The actor urged photographers and members of the public to maintain basic decency while interacting with women.

The episode has reignited conversations around the relationship between celebrities and the paparazzi in India. While public appearances often involve photographers trying to capture exclusive moments, several actors have, in recent years, spoken about the importance of maintaining personal boundaries. Incidents involving intrusive photography, body-focused comments and overcrowding have increasingly become topics of discussion within the entertainment industry.

Zareen has previously raised concerns about similar issues. Last year, she criticised photographers for unnecessarily zooming in on women’s bodies instead of focusing on their faces, urging the media to treat female celebrities with dignity. She also spoke out against vulgar comments on her social media posts, highlighting the online harassment faced by women in the public eye.

The latest incident has drawn widespread support on social media. Many users said Zareen was justified in objecting to the comment, arguing that such behaviour contributes to an environment where inappropriate remarks are trivialised. Others called for greater professionalism from sections of the paparazzi, saying celebrities should not have to tolerate comments unrelated to their work or public appearances.

The incident also comes amid a broader conversation about celebrity privacy and respectful media conduct. Several actors, including Sonakshi Sinha and Neha Dhupia, have recently spoken about maintaining boundaries during interactions with photographers, particularly when crowds gather or personal space is compromised.

Zareen Khan made her Bollywood debut opposite Salman Khan in Veer and has since appeared in films including Housefull 2, Hate Story 3 and Aksar 2. In recent years, the actor has remained active on social media, frequently sharing her views on issues ranging from online abuse and body shaming to privacy and women’s safety.

As the video continues to circulate online, the incident has once again brought attention to the conduct expected during celebrity interactions. While Zareen has made her position clear by publicly objecting to the comment, the episode has added to the ongoing discussion about professionalism, respect and the treatment of women in public spaces.