Taapsee Pannu has expressed deep sorrow over the untimely death of content creator Misha Agarwal , who reportedly took her own life after suffering depression triggered by a drop in her Instagram followers. The news has sparked an outpouring of grief and concern over the intense pressures of social media, with Taapsee urging people to reflect on how virtual validation is overtaking real-life self-worth.
Taapsee Pannu’s emotional note on Instagram
Reacting to the heartbreaking incident, Taapsee shared a powerful note on her Instagram story on Wednesday, calling attention to the mental health toll of chasing online approval.
“This is something I long feared seeing the obsession of a lot of people around,” she wrote. “Fear that a day will come the numbers here will overpower the love to live.”
The Dunki star added, “Fear that the desperate need of virtual love will blind u towards the real love around you. And this instant gratification and validation of likes n comments will overtake the degrees which make u worth much more. It’s heartbreaking to see this.”
Misha Agarwal’s family reveals she felt ‘worthless’ after follower count dropped
Misha Agarwal’s family released an emotional statement, revealing the deep despair she faced over her fluctuating follower count.
“My little baby sister had built her world around Instagram and her followers, with a single goal of reaching 1 million followers and gaining loving fans. When her followers started decreasing, she became distraught and felt worthless,” the family said.
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They recalled how Misha, who held an LLB degree and was preparing for the judicial services exam (PCSJ), would often cry and seek comfort from her brother-in-law. “Since April, she had been deeply depressed, often hugging me and crying, saying, ‘Jijja, what will I do if my followers decrease? My career will be over.’”
Her family tried to reassure her, reminding her that social media was only a part of her life, not its entirety. “I reminded her of her talents, her LLB degree, and her preparation for PCSJ, telling her that she’ll become a judge one day and doesn’t need to worry about her career,” they added.