Strong backlash erupted after private photographs of actor Katrina Kaif were leaked online. The images, showing her sitting on her Mumbai balcony, were taken without her knowledge and quickly spread across entertainment platforms.
“This is a crime. You don’t click someone inside their home.”
Fans expressed anger over the invasion of privacy, calling it a complete breach of personal boundaries. Katrina, expecting her first child with actor Vicky Kaushal, has been out of the public eye, spending most of her time at home awaiting the baby’s arrival.
Actor Sonakshi Sinha criticized the media’s conduct, calling the publication of such photos “shameful.” Public figures and audiences alike demanded greater respect for privacy, particularly during vulnerable times like pregnancy.
Pooja Pillai is an entertainment journalist with Asian Media Group, covering cinema, pop culture, and digital media representation. With a background in journalism and media studies, she combines newsroom rigor and cultural insight in her storytelling.
Pillai often explores how entertainment reflects social and cultural changes, bringing a South Indian perspective to her features and commentary.
Author’s summary: The leaked photos of Katrina Kaif’s pregnancy ignited a privacy debate, highlighting the media’s ethical boundaries and public calls for accountability.