Whose Picture Broke The Internet? Mumbai Paparazzi Reveal Inside Details

Arhaan Khan's podcast Dumb Biryani recently featured Mumbai's paparazzi members Sneh Zala and Vishal Mohan as guests, where the duo revealed insights into their favourite celebrities to cover, whose coverage creates the most buzz on the internet, and whose appearances they have exclusively covered. They also discussed the privacy guidelines they adhere to while covering celebrities.

Starting the conversation on how Sneh Zala entered the industry, he shared a humorous incident from his experience in the industry. Zala, a passionate fan of Deepika Padukone, revealed that he once skipped his CA classes just to meet the Bollywood actor.

During the podcast episode, Zala humorously recounted his fanboy journey, stating, "Till now, I am a diehard fan of Deepika. Everyone in the industry knows this. They call me Deepika Ka Beta. Aisa bolte hain. Toh mujhe ek baar toh unse milna hi tha" He further explained, "I used to track fan events. I was so involved in that. I used to bunk my CA classes. Matlab CA ke classes bunk karna bahut badi baat hoti hai" (I used to bunk my CA classes. I mean, it is a big deal to bunk them.).

By skipping his classes, Zala achieved his goal of meeting Deepika Padukone. He mentioned attending the airport to capture pictures of her, saying, "Then I went to the airport also to meet her, click pictures, and all. So then sab hogaya. I met her also once, but then I failed in my entrance, but I met Deepika." Arhaan Khan jokingly responded, "You won in life and failed in an exam."

Paparazzi Reveal Coverage That Broke the Internet

During the podcast episode, Vishal Mohan and Sneh Zala discussed various aspects of the paparazzi industry, highlighting the celebrities whose coverage generates the most buzz on the internet. They revealed that couples like Aditya Roy Kapur and Ananya Panday, as well as Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra, garner significant attention online. One of the most viral moments they discussed was when Raha Kapoor’s face was revealed after a pap interaction caused a stir on the internet.

Vishal Mohan also shared an exclusive moment he captured, which involved Aditya Roy Kapur and Ananya Panday at Goa Airport. He recounted receiving a tip from his boss about the couple's presence in Goa and their scheduled return to Mumbai. Mohan concealed himself at the airport to capture photos of the couple discreetly, ensuring he got the shot without their knowledge. The duo also disclosed that Orry is one of the paparazzi's favourites.

The duo also touched upon the privacy guidelines they adhere to while covering celebrities. They mentioned having a mutual understanding with celebrities and their managers, who often reach out to them with specific requests regarding coverage. For instance, they avoid covering celebrities on bad days or instances involving their children, respecting the boundaries set by the stars and their teams.

The duo shared, "While some couples like Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor and Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have requested privacy for personal matters, others like Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan have not imposed such restrictions. And we respect their request and avoid posting their coverage, whereas Taimur or Jeh we post."