'Lucky Guy': Rihanna Poses With Paparazzi In Viral Video At Mumbai Event, Fans Say, 'Even Bollywood Artists Won't Do This With Paps'
· Free Press Journal

Global pop icon Rihanna has once again proved why she’s adored worldwide, this time not just for her glam but for her warmth. The singer made a striking appearance in Mumbai for the launch of her "Fenty Beauty Ki Haveil" pop-up, instantly becoming the highlight of the evening.
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Rihanna's sweet moment with pap goes viral
Dressed in a sleek black dress and Manish Malhotra hathphool, Rihanna lit up the red carpet at the after-party event, graced by several stars, including Isha Mabni, Janhvi Kapoor and others.
While the spotlight was firmly on her, it was an unexpected moment with the paparazzi that truly stole hearts online. As photographers called out her name, one of them made a humble request to click a picture with her. Instead of brushing it off, Rihanna welcomed him onto the red carpet with a smile.
Rihanna Says 'Shukriya' To Mumbai Fans, Turns Up The Heat In Black Gown, Diamond Hathphool By Manish Malhotra – Watch VideoIn a now-viral clip, she is seen casually putting her arm around the photographer’s shoulder and posing for a picture. The moment sparked excitement among other paps, who rushed forward hoping for a similar interaction, leaving Rihanna laughing at the wholesome chaos.
Check out the viral clip below:
Rihanna posing with the photographer at the Fenty Beauty event in India pic.twitter.com/Wj3i9J3QxX
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Internet reacts
The internet, of course, had a lot to say. Social media was flooded with reactions praising her down-to-earth attitude. “Queen things,” wrote one user, while others called the photographer a “Lucky guy” and “Lucky bhai.” Another comment read, “Sweet respect for her.”
Isha Ambani Walks Hand-In-Hand With Rihanna, Janhvi Kapoor & Manish Malhotra Wow At Fenty Beauty After-Party In MumbaiMany even compared her gesture to Bollywood culture, with one user saying, “Even Bollywood artists won’t do this with paps.” Another added, “Rihanna is so kind, none of the Indian celebrities would ever do this with a commoner.”