I Won’t Hurt Myself to Meet Others’ Beauty Standards - Sonali Bindre

Actress Sonali Bendre has spoken about the emotional impact of social media trolling, particularly on children and young people who are often affected by criticism and comments about their appearance. She believes that constant online judgment can make children overly conscious of what others think about them. Emphasising the importance of respectful communication, Sonali said society should maintain basic standards of courtesy, decency and sensitivity when interacting with others. She also expressed her desire to raise her children with these values, adding that she hopes they will learn to treat people respectfully. According to her, building a more considerate society begins with the way individuals communicate and behave with one another, both online and offline.

Sonali also stressed the importance of developing self-confidence and learning not to let every online opinion dictate personal choices. She pointed out that people cannot control what others say about them beyond a certain point, making it important to focus on their own happiness and well-being. Addressing criticism about physical appearance, she made it clear that nobody is obligated to meet everyone else’s beauty standards. If someone does not like the way she looks, they can simply choose not to watch her, she said. Sonali emphasised that another person’s opinion should never become a reason to punish oneself or put one’s body through unnecessary distress. Her message highlights the need for body positivity, emotional resilience and healthier social media behaviour.