Kajol reveals online trolls would write 'nonsense' about daughter Nysa
What's the story
In a recent episode of the talk show Two Much with Kajol & Twinkle, actor Kajol got candid about her daughter Nysa Devgan's struggle with online trolling. She revealed that the harsh criticism started when Nysa was just a child, and it deeply upset her. "I remember things like when Nysa was a kid, they were writing nonsense about her."
Emotional impact
'There were so many photos of her as a child...'
Kajol further shared, "There were so many photos of her as a child, and people would say mean and horrible things." "But kids are kids, they have bad haircuts sometimes, they run around in regular clothes and not designer airport looks. I remember Nysa being really upset about it. Both my kids were." The actor emphasized how such criticism can have a long-lasting effect on young children. Alongside Nysa, Kajol has a son named Yug.
Shared experiences
Janhvi Kapoor shared her own experiences
Joining the conversation, actor Janhvi Kapoor shared her own experiences of growing up as Sridevi's daughter. She revealed that her late mother was very protective and didn't want her to become an actor. "Mom and dad were very innocent in their perception of what media and social media would become. We were giving everyone so much access," she said.
Teenage struggles
'It was overwhelming... so much scrutiny'
Kapoor described, "She didn't want me to become an actress. She'd say, 'It's fine if people see her with body hair and two chotis and a moustache.'" But then came the social media boom. Kapoor explained, "Suddenly, all of India had this microphone to pass judgment. It was overwhelming, so many things happening...so much scrutiny." The actor shared that she now deals with trolls with a sense of humor.