Neha Bhasin reflects on ‘Guess Who?’ paparazzi videos that caused trolling and mental health struggles: ‘Instagram has now become like a porn hub’
Singer Neha Bhasin, known for her candidness, shared her experiences with depression, online trolling, and body shaming during the launch of her new song Naam Toh Tu Jaanta Hai. The event also marked the celebration of her 42nd birthday.
Reflecting on her struggles, Neha recalled being photographed during difficult times when she wasn’t at her best. She expressed frustration at paparazzi tactics, such as taking unflattering pictures and posting “guess who?” videos, and how it added to her mental health struggles.
When asked how she dealt with the challenges, Neha admitted, “I am not a hyper-positive person. I feel bad. I am not going to lie. My heart is very sensitive. But then I get out of it. I feel bad. It’s a good thing that you made some people’s identity. But not everyone’s identity is good.”
She also voiced her concerns about the content culture on social media, particularly Instagram, saying, “Instagram has now become like a porn hub. But it shouldn’t be like this. There are other good things also happening. Keep a little balance. People say humanity is over. Then God will have to come down. Don’t do this.”
‘Aisa lag raha main photo shoot karane aayi hu workout karne nahi’, says Neha Bhasin as she gets papped outside gym
Neha described her professional journey as a rollercoaster ride filled with ups and downs. “Sometimes I feel like I should let it go. Sometimes I feel like I should show it to everyone. It’s been a rollercoaster ride. If you had told me this 10-15 years ago, I would have had a different answer. But one thing I have learned today is that you have to keep going. Identity is work, so you just have to keep at it.”
She reminisced about her early days in the music industry, saying, “I started my journey by selling CDs. When I came to RAC, people used to put CDs and USBs. After that, I started with radio stations. The band I was in, we opened all the radio stations. I am talking about 2002. So I have seen everything.”
Neha reflected on the changes in the music industry, from downloading and streaming to the current era. “I am the same. My heart is the same. What is in my mind is up. Anxiety has increased. I don’t know why,” she said.
