Veteran actress Rekha has become the focus of online discussion after an old video from Mumbai airport surfaced on social media. The clip shows her walking through the airport while a fan appears to approach her to take a selfie.
Rekha crossed the fan and then posed for the photographers, sparking mixed reactions online. Some users criticized her for not stopping, while others defended her right to have personal space in a public place.
The video of Rekha at the airport has gone viral
The resurfaced video quickly gained attention after a social media user claimed that the fan had waited six hours to meet Rekha, India Today reported. “Just look at Rekha here,” the user wrote.The post also claimed that “one fan only waited 6 hours to meet her, and she still ignored her and went to take the paparazzi instead.”
The same user added, “I still don’t understand why people are obsessed with Bollywood celebrities when most of them don’t even appreciate their fans.”The video sparked strong reactions. Some users criticized Rekha’s behavior and said that the fan deserves better. One user commented, “Serves her right….ignorance is what you get when you give importance to any of the people who make no contributions to your life (sic).”
The internet is divided over Rekha’s fan selfie controversy
Others supported Rekha and said fans should respect boundaries. One user wrote: “I’m with Rekha here. Respect yourself. She didn’t ask you to wait for 6 hours at the airport. Stop doing this nonsense and go and take care of your family and yourself (sic).”Some users questioned the claim that the fan waited for six hours. One person wrote: “How do you know a fan was waiting for 6 hours and you were waiting for him too (sic)?” Another said: “Don’t blame Rekha, she probably doesn’t even know if the fan has waited for hours or just arrived.
The real problem is that people willingly stand outside for 6 hours just to greet a celebrity instead of using that valuable time productively (sic).
“A third user added: “How did Rekha know they waited 6 hours? She just came out of the airport. There is no guarantee they waited 6 hours.. Also the airport is not a place for fans and meet and greets. There were no promises (sic).”The clip brought back a familiar discussion about celebrity culture, fan expectations, paparazzi coverage, and personal boundaries. Airports often attract fans and photographers, but public appearances don’t always mean stars have agreed to meet the people waiting there.
