Double standards in trolling: Decisions are made by couples, but why are actresses the target?

In the era of social media, Bollywood actresses are constantly becoming victims of trolling. According to a recent discussion, whenever a celebrity couple makes an important decision public, the center of negative reactions on social media is often the actress herself.

An entertainment desk report from Amar Ujala questions why such double standards are adopted. Examples of power couples like Vicky Kaushal-Katrina Kaif, Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma, and Kiara Advani-Siddharth Malhotra are evident, where the impact of trolling regarding any controversy or decision is seen most heavily on the actresses.

Experts believe that this is a part of the patriarchal mindset of society, where a woman is held more accountable for her personal and professional decisions. Even though these decisions are taken with mutual consent, the focus of criticism turns only towards the woman.

This trend of trolling is not only mentally distressing but is also an attack on the privacy of celebrity couples. Actresses often try to ignore such negativity, but the constant criticism on social media can affect their careers and personal lives.

The report also states that fans need to understand that both partners have equal participation in decisions made as a couple. Targeting only one individual is not only unfair but also reflects the insensitivity of online behavior.

There is an ongoing debate in Bollywood corridors about whether actresses are considered soft targets. Many stars have expressed their displeasure on this issue from time to time, but this cycle of trolling shows no signs of stopping.

Ultimately, this points towards a broader social issue. Until there is an improvement in online behavior, actresses may continue to face such unjustified trolling.