Saif Ali Khan shared his thoughts on the ever-growing paparazzi culture in India, expressing concern over the plight of celebrities. The actor believes that being filmed every day reduces the mystery associated with cinematographers and emphasizes the need to respect personal boundaries.In an interview with Barkha Dutt, Saif explained why he doesn’t like the paparazzi culture that has become so prevalent in entertainment. Reflecting on the regular viewing, he said, “I think it takes away from the popularity a lot because you only see these guys every day and then it takes away from the magic of the pictures.”Despite admitting that paparazzi help bring celebrities closer to the audience, Saif admitted that he never felt the need to be in the limelight. “My life was better without them,” he said, adding that artists and journalists do different jobs and should not be treated the same.
Saif Ali Khan remembers paparazzi entering his house
The actor also spoke about what happened when photographers allegedly entered his residence. Speaking on the issue, Saif said that things have progressed a lot and emphasized that there should be clear boundaries. He also said that the paparazzi “crossed the line”, adding that “everyone should have a limit.”Saif also explained that while he respects journalism, paparazzi culture is something completely different. According to the actor, privacy is important despite being a private person, and he believes there should be mutual respect when it comes to personal space.
The career front of Saif Ali Khan
On the professional front, Saif Ali Khan is gearing up for the release of PriyadarshanThe action thriller ‘Haiwaan’, which is set to hit the screens worldwide on September 11, 2026. The film also features him Akshay Kumar 18 years later, when Akshay started to surprise people in a menacing role. Saif was seen in the direct-to-digital film ‘Kartavya’ (2026), directed by Pulkit, which was released recently.