Rashami is ‘opinionated’, but knows how to filter
Social media is a strange world in itself, where on one hand netizens laud the spirit of celebs to open up about mental health issues, while on other hand, some are even mocked and trolled for not speaking enough. So, when a celebrity speaks too much or too less, why do they end up getting targeted?
Actor Rashami Desai feels everyone is entitled to have an opinion. “And it’s their point of view. They write whatever they want. But, it speaks a lot about the person’s state of mind who’s accusing you,” she says.
Asserting that toxicity on social media is a worldwide problem, amid the current scenario, she adds, “There’s so much tension, negativity around us, so it’ll come out somewhere. But these people must realise they’re not contributing to anybody’s life. Lot of people have committed suicide because of social networking also. So, people should know how much and when to talk.”
Desai, 34, admits that prolonged exposure to social media may adversely affect one’s mental well being. “But it depends on you, as a person, where does the medium stand and how important it is for you. I like being there, I’m also quite opinionated, but I know how to filter what I say,” points the Uttaran actor.
Indeed being the one who prefers to look at positives, Desai feels that pandemic actually made people realise the value of life. “It was high time we all gained some clarity. Aaj kal ki bhaagti daudti zindagi mein pandemic ne rishto ki value batayi hai,” she says.