If Bollywood were a kingdom, airports would be its red carpets. And in this glamorous, sometimes absurd world of appearances, socialite and writer Shobhaa De recently gave fans a peek behind the paparazzi curtain. Known for her sharp observations on society and showbiz, De spoke about one phenomenon that has quietly become a staple of Hindi cinema: the airport photo op.

In a recent conversation with journalist Barkha Dutt on Mojo Story, Shobhaa didn’t hold back. She revealed that paparazzi aren’t just wandering around hoping for a glimpse of a star. They are carefully summoned. “There is a set of airport paparazzi who are on speed dial with the managers of the stars,” she said emphasizing that what appears spontaneous is often meticulously orchestrated.

Advertisement

Once upon a time, s

See Full Page