Ayesha Takia, the former Bollywood actress known for her iconic roles in movies like “Wanted” and “Dor,” has recently found herself at the center of a social media storm. The actress faced severe trolling over her latest Instagram photos, prompting her to deactivate her account, which had amassed a following of 2 million.
Ayesha Takia has been a distant figure from the film industry for quite some time, but she occasionally manages to capture attention through her social media activities. The latest uproar began when Ayesha shared a selfie adorned with Indian traditional wear, complete with makeup and traditional jewelry. In the caption, she included heart emojis, but the response from netizens was far from affectionate. The comment section quickly became a forum for harsh criticisms, with many users claiming she looked almost unrecognizable.
One user remarked, “Why you destroyed your face and natural beauty?” Another commented, “Arre ye kya karke rakhe ho? (What have you done to your face)?” The disparaging remarks continued with another saying, “Can’t find that cute girl anymore .. anyway.. God bless and keep smiling.” Despite some supportive comments like “Looking nice but natural beauty always perfect,” the negative comments overshadowed the positive ones.
These pictures didn’t just spark a conversation on Instagram but also became a hot topic on Reddit. Many users speculated that the actress had undergone cosmetic surgery, criticizing her for supposedly ‘ruining her face by going under the knife.’
Consequently, Ayesha made the difficult decision to deactivate her Instagram account. This event is particularly noteworthy as she had only started posting regularly earlier this year after a hiatus of 2.5 years. Her return was met with much enthusiasm from her fans, but unfortunately, the recent trolling episode has cast a shadow over her social media presence.
Earlier in February, Ayesha Takia had confronted similar trolls questioning her appearance and had responded with a heartfelt note. She shared her frustrations by saying, “Need to say this, rushed to Goa two days ago due to a medical emergency in my family. My sister has been in the hospital. Amidst all this, I remember being stopped by paparazzi and posing for them for a few seconds before flying off. Turns out there are no other important issues in the country except dissecting my looks. I’ve been bombarded by viral, ridiculous opinions on how people think I should have looked and didn’t.
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In that note, she made it clear that she has no interest in making a comeback to the film industry. “Literally, get over me, yaar. I have zero interest in doing any films or any comeback as people are saying. I’m living my life happily, never want to be in the limelight, not interested in any fame, don’t wanna be in any film. So chill. Pls feel free to not care about me at all,” she wrote.
Continuing her message, she pointed out the unrealistic expectations people have. “Expecting a girl who’s mostly been seen in her teens to look identical even after 15 years… how unrealistic and ridiculous are these people… lol. Please find better things to do with ur time rather than pick apart good-looking women. I’m blessed with a fabulous life and do not need your opinions. Save it for those interested.”
In conclusion, Ayesha sent a powerful message to the trolls, “I’m sending back all ur shitty energy. Do better, ppl. Get a hobby, eat a fun meal, talk to ur friend, smile, whatever it takes to not feel so unhappy that you need to tell a gorgeous, happy woman how she’s not looking like you wanted.”
It’s clear that while Ayesha Takia has largely stepped away from the film industry, she has not been able to evade public scrutiny. The pressures and harsh judgments of social media have had a palpable impact on her, as evidenced by her decision to deactivate her Instagram account. Whether or not she will return to the platform remains uncertain, but one thing is clear—Ayesha is determined to live her life on her own terms, regardless of public opinion.
