Taking a bold step against online toxicity, actress Celina Jaitley recently gave a befitting reply to a troll who attempted to insult her by suggesting that she should discuss bikinis instead of international affairs . She took to social media to raise the issue with a video, in which she gave a befitting reply to the troll who wrote, ‘Your job is to wear a bikini instead of commenting on international affairs.’ Talking about the same, she says, “Sometimes it is important to stand up for yourself and if you can stand up for many other people through that process then it is really an added bonus. I did it specifically as a comedy reel. I’m an actor and I love using that power to deliver lessons of importance from time to time in my sphere of influence.
“I believe that if someone can be entertained and get a message across then the impact and reach of what you’re really trying to do is huge. The post with its strong message has instantly gone viral with overwhelmingly positive feedback, proving that preaching alone won’t cut it. We live in a world where children are dying from wars and its consequences. This is the time when we need artists and storytellers who create works through which we can better connect with this new world, understand how we feel about it and decide what we are doing. Going to do,” the actor says in reference to his video response.
Highlighting the persistent challenges faced by women in today’s society, Jaitley commented, “Women are still treated like outlaws in a man’s world. We have to constantly defend every stance we take and are judged for everything we do,” the 42-year-old said, adding, “The perceived threat of independent women continues to invite toxic bullying and name calling. Sometimes one has to ignore minor barking and sometimes one has to use the opportunity to correct the record. When you’ve got no one to follow, you have to find a way to lead by example.
Addressing the stereotypes often imposed on actresses, Jaitley asks, “Why do you think actresses are considered such stereotypes?” How can one stay away from this negativity?” “No matter how much we (women) have achieved in our lives, we have to constantly defend every stance we take and we are evaluated for everything we do. The perceived threat to independent women continues to invite toxic bullying and name calling. Sometimes one has to ignore minor barking and sometimes one has to use the opportunity to correct the record. When you can’t find anyone to follow, you have to find a way to lead by example,” Jaitley concluded.
