Salman Khan's fight with media worsens after he ridicules them on Twitter

Indian Hindi film actor Salman Khan, in his unique careless style, has laughed off decision by the paparazzi to boycott him over mistreatment of lensmen by his team of security personnel at an event.

But this mockery (of sorts) in social media by the star didn't go down well with the media.

The actor posted a series of tweets indicating that it is not him but the photographers who are at the loss due to their decision to boycott.

The matter was later escalated to the Bombay News Photographers Association (BNPA).

The official statement from the secretary of BNPA says the organisation has decided that photographers affiliated with them will not shoot Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s photographs — in events where he is the host or the guest.

After the inhospitable remarks made by the actor at a film event where media was invited they have decided that the lensmen will continue to cover any event, but will avoid recording Salman's presence.

The secretary Rajanish Kakade was further quoted by an Indian media saying “Why invite someone and insult them? When Salman reacted on Twitter, no decision had been taken yet. But his tweet aggravated the situation further. So the ban is on Salman, not his movie, co-stars or family.”

WHAT HAPPENED:

At the launch of party of the latest song from Salman's upcoming film 'Kick' - the camerapersons reportedly requested Salman to pose at a particular spot, which the star refused to do.

A face-off began between the star's security guards and the shutterbugs at 10.30pm and continued till 11pm.

The organisers, meanwhile, alleged that shutterbugs were jostling the star and delaying the event.

The blackout will continue till July 25 when his film 'Kick' hits theatres. They have decided not to capture candid images of the actor in and around the city as well.
 
What added fuel to fire is Salman's earlier statement where he said: "Those who want to cover the event are welcome to stay, the rest can leave if they wish."

Several photographers have blamed bodyguards for untoward incidents. According to them, they push and shove, and refuse to leave the actor’s side.

Meanwhile, the film fraternity is standing by Salman, blaming the paparazzi's over-enthusiasm to take pictures of the star as the root cause of trouble.

A leading photographer (name withheld on request) gave example of how media in other countries are handle and how events are well organised there.

Hindustan Times quoted the lensman saying, “There’s no need for the guards to touch us. Look at the way events are organised abroad. If the venue is small, and 50 photographers are called, how do you expect us to click pictures?”

Salman Khan, who has shared a love-hate relationship with the media, says the loss is on both sides even as he made it clear that photographers should not be under any misconception that stars exist because of them.

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