Who Are You? Bipasha Basu Snaps at Paps; See the Viral Video and Fan Reactions

Oh man, I totally remember seeing those headlines. So, basically, Bipasha Basu and her husband Karan Singh Grover were spotted out recently with their daughter, Devi.

(Photo Credit: bollywoodreporter.in/Instagram) Who Are You? Bipasha Basu Snaps at Paps

If you don't follow Bollywood drama closely, Bipasha is a huge deal—she was the "Sultry Queen" of the 2000s—but ever since she had Devi in 2022, she's been super protective. And honestly, can you blame her?

What Actually Happened?

Bipasha and Karan were heading out (I think it was at the airport or maybe a restaurant? Pretty sure it was the airport though). As usual, the paparazzi were everywhere, flashing their cameras like crazy.

The Shielding: Bipasha was holding Devi and trying to cover her face. She’s been pretty vocal about wanting to keep her kid’s life somewhat private, even though she posts cute pics on Insta sometimes.

The "Snap": One of the paps got way too close or the flashes were just too much for the baby. Bipasha visibly lost her cool for a second. She didn't like, scream at them, but she gave them a very stern "Who are you?" type of look and told them to back off and stop using flash.

The Reaction: Karan was there too, being the chill dad, but you could tell they both just wanted to get to the car without Devi getting blinded by the lights.

Why it went Viral

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The internet was kinda divided, as it always is.

Team Bipasha: Most people were like, "Leave her alone! She's just being a mom." Protecting a toddler from dozens of strangers with cameras is basically a survival instinct.

The Critics: Then you have the people who say, "Well, if you're a celeb, this comes with the territory." (Which is a pretty weak argument if you ask me, kids didn't sign up for the fame, right??)

My Take

I honestly feel for her. Imagine trying to navigate a busy sidewalk with a sleepy kid and having 20 guys shouting your name and clicking shutters in your face. It's gotta be exhausting. She’s always been known for being "bold" and "fiesty," so seeing her stand up to the paps wasn't really a surprise to anyone who's followed her career.

Also, Devi is literally adorable, so it's no wonder the paps want the shot, but there's gotta be a line somewhere. Bipasha just happens to be one of the moms who isn't afraid to draw that line in the sand.