Asha Parekh feels violated of her personal space as private pictures from holidaying in Andaman went viral: “Aaj kal koi bhi photos le sakta hai bina ijaazat ke”

Asha Parekh feels the era of social media has deprived public figures of their right to privacy.

Asha Parekh, Waheeda Rehman, and Helen took a trip to the Andamans in the month of March, just before the lockdown. Asha Parekh is alarmed to see that the holiday pictures went viral.

Asha Parekh, who is a very covert person, is deeply affronted by the infringement of their personal space. “These pictures are from a holiday we took at the end of March in the Andamans just before the lockdown. We thought it was a very private vacation. We just wanted to get out. Relax. We’ve no idea who took the pictures. It was probably some tourists. The place was swarming with vacationers. Aaj kal koi bhi photos le sakta hai bina ijaazat ke (nowadays, anyone can click your pictures without your consent).” Says Veteran actress.

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On returning to Mumbai, the veteran actress was shocked beyond words when the holiday pictures of the trio went viral. “More than me, Waheeda Rehman and Helen were upset. They are far more private people than me. People were sharing the pictures and saying the three of us should star in a sequel to Dil Chahta Hai. Why Dil Chahta Hai?I don’t understand. It was more like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.”

Asha Parekh feels the era of social media has deprived public figures of their right to privacy. “Anybody can click a selfie with you. Pehle autograph mangte the, abb selfie. When you are with your family or close friends such intrusion feels like a violation.”

Having said this, the screen diva admits she had fun at the Andaman islands. “I went snorkelling with Waheeda for the first time. I had never done this before. Of course, I know how to swim. But I have a deep fear of deep waters. Luckily, I braved it. The experience of going undersea and swimming with exotic fish is something everyone should try at least once in their lifetime.”