Aapke bolne ki aukaat honi chahiye”: Shahid Kapoor on dealing with online trolling

Actor Shahid Kapoor talked openly about how online trolling is becoming more common and how public figures have to deal with constant attention. He was on The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra Season 3 and shared his thoughts on staying emotionally balanced while being open to public opinions.

He said, “Aapke bolne ki aukaat honi chahiye,” which means you should have the courage to speak.

 Shahid discussed how dealing with online trolling is tough for actors. He explained that they often walk a tightrope between being vulnerable and protecting themselves. He said, “It’s a difficult journey because you have to open up, but also be careful about what and how much you let into your mind.” He questioned the pressure to always please everyone, asking, “Do you want to wake up every day to make everyone happy or yourself happy?” He stressed that true satisfaction should come from within, not from what people say online. He suggested that people should ask themselves, “Did I enjoy it? Did it help me grow? Was it a real reflection of my creativity?” He said self-evaluation is more important than what's trending.

He also talked about anonymous criticism and said social media has made it easy for people to cross lines.

 He shared, “Aapke bolne ki aukaat honi chahiye, tabhi mooh kholna chahiye… pehle aap dekho ki aap kitne paani mein ho, phir baat karo,” meaning one should check their own situation before speaking about others. At the same time, he admitted that constructive feedback is important but urged staying grounded and positive.

On the work front, Shahid recently appeared in Vishal Bhardwaj’s O’ Romeo with Triptii Dimri, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Avinash Tiwary.

 He is set to appear in Homi Adajania’s Cocktail 2 with Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon later this year.