Pooja Hegde has once again opened up about the dark side of the entertainment industry, speaking candidly about her experience with paid negative PR campaigns and targeted online trolling. In her recent interview with The hollywood Reporter India, the actress recalled how the smear campaign against her not only affected her professionally but also caused emotional distress within her family.
She revealed that her mother, in particular, was deeply hurt by the constant negativity circulating online. For Pooja, the attacks became a strange form of validation—her reasoning being that no one tries to pull down someone who is beneath them, implying that such targeted efforts meant she was in a position worth envying or challenging.
The Coolie star also highlighted a significant shift since she first spoke out about this issue last year. According to her, more celebrities have now come forward to share their own stories of being victims of orchestrated negative propaganda in the film industry. She acknowledged that the online attacks were often cruel and persistent, but instead of letting them define her, she chose to focus on her craft and her genuine fan base. Her remarks underline the growing recognition that online narratives—whether true or false—can be weaponized, and that speaking up about them can empower others in the industry to do the same.
For Pooja, the most important validation doesn’t come from online chatter but from real-world interactions. She treasures the moments when fans cheer for her in theatres, shower her with paper confetti during screenings, or excitedly approach her for selfies at airports. These experiences, she says, are concrete proof of the love and appreciation she receives from her audience, which far outweighs any wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital negativity. By focusing on this tangible support, she maintains her positivity and continues to push forward, turning the noise of trolls into a mere background hum in the larger symphony of her career.
She revealed that her mother, in particular, was deeply hurt by the constant negativity circulating online. For Pooja, the attacks became a strange form of validation—her reasoning being that no one tries to pull down someone who is beneath them, implying that such targeted efforts meant she was in a position worth envying or challenging.The Coolie star also highlighted a significant shift since she first spoke out about this issue last year. According to her, more celebrities have now come forward to share their own stories of being victims of orchestrated negative propaganda in the film industry. She acknowledged that the online attacks were often cruel and persistent, but instead of letting them define her, she chose to focus on her craft and her genuine fan base. Her remarks underline the growing recognition that online narratives—whether true or false—can be weaponized, and that speaking up about them can empower others in the industry to do the same.For Pooja, the most important validation doesn’t come from online chatter but from real-world interactions. She treasures the moments when fans cheer for her in theatres, shower her with paper confetti during screenings, or excitedly approach her for selfies at airports. These experiences, she says, are concrete proof of the love and appreciation she receives from her audience, which far outweighs any wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital negativity. By focusing on this tangible support, she maintains her positivity and continues to push forward, turning the noise of trolls into a mere background hum in the larger symphony of her career.
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