Veteran actress Rekha is at the center of an online controversy after an old video from the Mumbai airport resurfaced on social media. The clip shows her walking through the airport as a fan approached her for a selfie. Rekha walked past the fan and later posed for the photographers, leading to mixed reactions online. Some users criticized the failure to stop, while others defended the right to personal space in a public place.
Rekha airport video goes viral
India Today reported that the resurfaced video gained attention after a social media user claimed that fans had waited six hours to meet Rekha. The user wrote, “Look here Rekha.”The post also said, “One fan waited 6 hours to meet him, and he still ignored him to pose for the paparazzi.” The same user added, “I still don’t understand why people are so obsessed with Bollywood celebrities when most of them don’t even appreciate their fans.”The video caused strong reactions. Some users called out Rekha’s behavior and said that the fans deserved better. One user commented: “Entitled… ignorance is what you get when you give importance to tucha pucha people who don’t contribute to your life (sic).”
Internet divided into Rekha-fan selfie row
Others supported Rekha and said fans should respect boundaries. One user wrote, “I’m with Rekha here. Have some respect. She didn’t ask you to wait at the airport for 6 hours. Stop taking turns and go take care of your family and yourself (sic).”Some users questioned the fact that fans had to wait for six hours. One wrote: “How do you know the fan was waiting for 6 hours waiting for you too (sic)?” Another said, “Don’t blame Rakhari, she probably doesn’t know if the fan was waiting for hours or just arrived. The real problem is that people stay out for 6 hours to greet a celebrity instead of using that valuable time productively (sic).“A third user added, “How would Rekha know they waited for 6 hours? She just left the airport. Also, no guarantee that they waited for 6 hours.. also, the airport is not a location for fans to meet and greet. No promises were made (sic).”The clip has reignited a popular debate about celebrity culture, fan expectations, paparazzi coverage and personal boundaries. Airports often attract fans and photographers, but public appearances don’t always mean stars have agreed to meet the people waiting there.
