In September, Bollywood couple Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal announced that they are expecting their first child much to their fans’ delight. Known for keeping their personal life private, they soon became the subject of a fresh controversy when a media portal published photos of Katrina taken on her balcony, sparking outrage among fans. Sonakshi Sinha  also took a stand, strongly criticising the portal for its action, calling it a major violation of privacy.

On Friday morning, a media portal shared pictures of the mum-to-be, Katrina seated on the balcony of her Mumbai residence. Along with these images, the portal added a caption, “Exclusive: Katrina Kaif steps out on her balcony as she nears her delivery date.” The photographs caused an outrage among social media users, leading to widespread criticism of the publication for what many perceived as a breach of ethical standards.

Sonakshi Sinha also expressed her strong disapproval in the comments section, writing, “What is wrong with you? Photographing a woman in her own home without consent and publishing it on a public platform? You all are nothing less than criminals. Shameful.” The post was eventually deleted due to the backlash.

Fans praised Sonakshi for speaking up. One fan commented, “Glad someone said it.” Another wrote, “Great of her to call them out so boldly and strongly. She’s absolutely right here.” Another user added, “This is so nice of her to call them out. Much needed.” Another comment read, “So true, Sona, this is pathetic.”