'Have the etiquette to speak...': Shahid Kapoor reacts to trolling by saying - first yourself...
Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor has responded to online trolling and public pressure, emphasizing the importance of pursuing creative satisfaction over seeking approval from others.
Recently, Bollywood film 'O Romeo' has not performed well at the box office and has faced significant criticism on social media. In light of this, actor Shahid Kapoor spoke openly about the challenges of being a public figure and how he copes with online trolling and public pressure during an interview on the third season of 'The Right Angle' with Sonal Kalra. He expressed that rather than attempting to please others, he prefers to work for his own creative satisfaction.
Shahid Kapoor elaborated on the delicate balance that actors must maintain between vulnerability and self-protection. He shared the difficulties of being exposed to public opinions while also managing personal feelings about their work. He highlighted that the journey can be challenging, as one has to decide how much of external feedback to internalize. The pressure to keep audiences happy is immense, and he questioned whether it is truly feasible to wake up each day with the goal of pleasing everyone instead of oneself.
Furthermore, Kapoor stressed that true creative satisfaction should stem from within rather than relying on external validation. He encouraged others in the industry to prioritize their own artistic fulfillment over the pursuit of likes and approval on social media, which can often lead to detrimental comparisons and self-doubt among artists.