Amitabh seemingly snaps at the paparazzi over Dharmendra situation
What's the story
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is the latest celebrity to voice his discontent over the recent breach of privacy concerning actor Dharmendra and his family. The Deol family has been under constant media scrutiny as 89-year-old Dharmendra recuperates at his Mumbai residence following a health scare. On Friday, Bachchan used X (formerly Twitter) and his personal blog to convey his disappointment with the unrelenting conduct of some people in the industry.
Social media reaction
Disturbing and disgusting: Bachchan on media's behavior
Bachchan's post read, "T 5564 - no ethics .. Koi bhi achaar-niti nahi." He further elaborated on his feelings in a blog entry, writing, "No ethics... no sense of responsibility... just an avenue of personal gain, without any consideration of the moment... Disturbing and disgusting." While he did not mention any names or specific incidents, social media users were quick to link his comments to the ongoing backlash against paparazzi for intruding on Dharmendra's family's privacy.
Twitter Post
See Bachchan's post here
T 5564 - no ethics .. कोई भी अचार-नीति नहीं
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) November 14, 2025
Industry reaction
Sunny Deol publicly scolded photographers
On Thursday, Dharmendra's son Sunny Deol scolded photographers for their intrusive coverage. He told them, "Aap logon ko sharam aayni chaiyeh... Aapke ghar mein maa-baap hain, bacche hain... Ch******n ki taranh video liye ja rahe ho (You guys should be ashamed of yourself. You guys also have parents, have kids... Still are making videos like idiots)." "Sharam nahi aati (Don't you feel ashamed)." His outburst has since been supported by several industry members, including Karan Johar.
Privacy breach
Controversy gained momentum after this incident
The controversy escalated when a video from Dharmendra's hospital room was leaked online, showing the family in an emotionally vulnerable state. The person responsible for the leak is reportedly being investigated for this blatant breach of privacy. Meanwhile, Dharmendra was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday and is currently continuing his treatment at home. His team has requested everyone to respect their privacy during this time.