Chandigarh: Punjabi singer Prabh Gill has spoken out on the way sections of the media cover the personal tragedies of public figures, calling for greater sensitivity and respect for grieving families following the demise of singer-actor Jassie Gill’s mother.
In a strongly worded statement shared on social media, Prabh Gill questioned the practice of filming family members during moments of grief. He asked who authorises media organisations to enter such deeply personal situations and record videos of bereaved relatives.
The singer also raised concerns over the absence of consent while covering private moments. He questioned whether those recording such videos ever seek permission from the family before pointing cameras at them during emotionally difficult times.
Prabh Gill stressed that artists, despite being public personalities, are ordinary people when it comes to family life. He said they too have parents, siblings, spouses and loved ones, and their personal loss should not become material for generating online content or attracting viewers.
Reflecting on the emotional impact of such coverage, he urged people to imagine themselves in a similar situation. He said anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one would understand how distressing it can be to have cameras and mobile phones constantly surrounding family members during mourning.
Concluding his message, the singer appealed for empathy and mutual respect, asking whether society was now prepared to value each other’s emotions and maintain dignity during times of personal loss.
Prabh Gill’s remarks have sparked conversations on social media about the ethical boundaries of news coverage, particularly when reporting on the deaths of family members of celebrities. Many users echoed his call for more compassionate journalism, while others stressed the need to balance public interest with an individual’s right to privacy during moments of grief.
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