Published Jun 08, 2026 | 4:17 PM ⚊ Updated Jun 08, 2026 | 4:17 PM
Supriya said families should be allowed to mourn in peace without cameras and microphones crowding around them during their most painful moments.
Synopsis: Film producer Supriya Menon condemned intrusive media behaviour at actor Salim Kumar’s funeral, calling it insensitive and a violation of privacy. Her remarks followed viral videos showing the family’s pleas for space, sparking wider criticism of voyeuristic coverage and urging greater journalistic restraint.
Film producer Supriya Menon has criticised the conduct of sections of the media during the funeral of actor Salim Kumar, describing the coverage as insensitive and intrusive.
Her remarks come amid growing criticism on social media over the behaviour of some journalists and online media platforms, with many accusing them of prioritising exclusive visuals over the privacy of a grieving family.
The debate intensified after videos from the funeral showed Salim Kumar’s elder son, Chandu, asking media personnel to move back and give the family space to perform the last rites.
Reacting to the scenes, Supriya said families should be allowed to mourn in peace without cameras and microphones crowding around them during their most painful moments.
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She argued that the rush to capture every aspect of a person’s final farewell reflects a troubling culture of voyeurism, where grief is treated as content for public consumption.
According to her, the lack of restraint shown by some media personnel undermined basic standards of decency and respect.
Calling for greater sensitivity and self-regulation, she maintained that such conduct goes beyond the scope of journalism and amounts to a violation of a family’s privacy during a time of immense loss.
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