In fact, Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan was so incensed that he called for a complete boycott of  insensitive media after the tragic death of actress and dancer Shefali Jariwala.

Now, taking to social media, Dhawan vented about intrusive reporting on mourning families and why we need stories like these.

Varun Calls Out Media’s Insensitivity Post Shefali’s Passing

Why should you accept having to pay for someone’s sadness. Why force feed cameras down people’s throats while they’re living their most traumatic, infuriating and horrifying moments in life?

This is why I am taking one of my favourite modes of travel the train,' Varun Dhawan wrote in an Instagram story post that soon went viral.

Shefali Jariwala, the original star of the iconic Kaanta Laga mashup that introduced a new nation to remix culture, died in unspecified circumstances still not fully laid out.

Since her passing, paparazzi and media crews have been spotted gathering outside hospitals and the family’s home, causing public outcry.

Star Voices outrage Over Media Intrusion

Fans and fellow celebrities further applauded Dhawan, voicing their support for him taking a stand for common decency and compassion.

Dhawan’s remarks bring to the fore the continued discussions surrounding ethics and privacy in covering celebrity journalism during moments of personal tragedy.

His message is a reminder that in seeking headlines, sensitivity should never be left by the wayside. Varun says media is   insensitive after the tragic death of actress and dancer Shefali Jariwala