The privacy battle in Bollywood started again on October 31, 2025, when actress **Sonakshi Sinha** strongly criticized a media house for publishing unauthorized pictures of pregnant **Katrina Kaif** relaxing on a balcony in Mumbai, showing her baby bump without consent. The pictures, shared by Zoom TV with the title “Exclusive: Katrina Kaif steps out of the balcony as her delivery date nears”, were quickly removed amid sharp criticism, but not before raising demands for legal action.

Invasion of a private moment

Katrina, who is expecting her first child with husband **Vicky Kaushal** (due late 2025), has kept her personal life very private since her wedding in Rajasthan in 2021. The couple announced their pregnancy on Instagram on September 23 with a sweet photo—Vicky cradling her baby bump in a white dress—with the caption: “Starting the best chapter of our lives with hearts full of joy and gratitude.” From Kareena Kapoor (“Best news!”) to Akshay Kumar (“Teach the child both English and Punjabi!”), fans flooded in with wishes.

But, as Katrina reached her third trimester, paparazzi intrusion into her home sparked outrage. Netizens termed it “stalking”, and one tweeted: “This is a crime! Police should take action.” The pictures of Katrina, seen in casual clothes, disappeared after the outrage, but screenshots abounded.
Sonakshi’s bold stance: An echo of Alia Bhatt’s 2022 anger

Commenting on the portal’s post, Sonakshi angrily said: “What has happened to all of you????? Taking pictures of a woman in her own home without her consent and publishing it on a public platform???? You are no less than a criminal. Shameful.” Fans chimed in: “Glad someone said that,” “So nice of her to boldly challenge him,” and “Much needed.”

This is reminiscent of the 2022 controversy when **Alia Bhatt**—who is pregnant with her daughter Raha—tagged Mumbai Police over photos from the balcony of her house and demanded accountability. Anushka Sharma also faced similar violations during her pregnancy. Katrina and Vicky are quiet and preferring peace, while Vicky has hinted at “nervousness and excitement” in recent interviews.

Bollywood’s appeal for privacy: Is it time for stricter laws?

The incident highlights the ongoing fight against aggressive media ethics in Bollywood, especially towards vulnerable women. Sunny Kaushal shares familial joy (“Everyone is very happy”), while supporters demand enforceable limits—echoing voices following Alia’s appeal. As Katrina’s due date approaches, the focus turns to happiness, but this breach is a reminder: fame should not be denied dignity.

In this time of constant scrutiny, Sonakshi’s voice reinforces a universal call: Respect the sacred space of home.