Gowda criticizes paparazzi – Kannada actor Sapthami Gowda has criticized the paparazzi for posting photos and videos of female artistes with “inappropriate angles and unnecessary zooms”. The actor, who was seen in the recently released The Rise of Ashoka, took to social media to express his views. “Time and again, videos and photos of female artists at public events are shot and broadcast from inappropriate angles, with unnecessary zooms that focus on our bodies rather than our work.

” Saptami emphasized that female artists considered this act “disrespectful”. He wrote, “The behavior by some individuals is outrageous and unacceptable. We are here for our art.

We are here for our cinema. ” The Kantara actor said, “We unequivocally condemn the deliberate zoom-ins and inappropriate angles.

They are a clear violation of dignity and will not be normalized or tolerated. We expect those covering events to maintain professionalism, basic respect and decency.

” Also Read: BIFFes 2026: Women directors call for cinema beyond the male gaze “We are united in pushing this limit. We stand in solidarity with every woman who has experienced this and we will continue to support each other in demanding respect,” she said. Saptami also thanked her journalist and media friends for making the actors “feel safe”.

“We request them to support us against the handful of people who are ruthless in capturing and exposing women. ”.