Popular Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor shared his thoughts on dealing with negativity and the 'toxic' label.
In the glamorous world of Bollywood where celebrities and controversies often go hand in hand, Ranbir Kapoor faced criticism recently due to a revelation made by his wife Alia Bhatt on social media.
Vogue India shared a video in which Alia Bhatt talked about her choice of makeup, mentioning that she keeps it minimal because her husband prefers her natural look.
While Alia Bhatt intended to share a sweet detail about her relationship with Ranbir Kapoor, some people on social media didn't react positively.
They labelled Ranbir Kapoor as a 'toxic' partner and a 'red flag'.
In a conversation with X, he spoke about how he handles criticism.
Barfi! actor Ranbir Kapoor expressed that he avoids social media which he finds liberating.
He believes that negativity and criticism are part of an artist's life.
As an actor, he faces various opinions, not all of which reflect his true self. However, he takes it all in stride because the public's perception of him is shaped by his work in movies and the media.
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Ranbir Kapoor emphasized that this image doesn't belong to him; it's owned by the public and those who appreciate or critique his work.
He welcomes different opinions as long as people give his work a fair chance. His primary focus has always been on his acting.
Interestingly, Ranbir Kapoor acknowledged coming across an article discussing 'toxicity' related to something he had said.
He understands the sentiment behind it and wholeheartedly supports those who are fighting against toxic masculinity.
If they choose to use him as a symbol for their cause, he's fine with it because their mission is more significant than any concerns he might have about how his words are interpreted. He sees the bigger picture.
