Subhashree Ganguly, Pratyusha Paul to Shruti Das: Times when Bengali actresses faced online abuse

A platform that is meant for connecting people, turned out to be a nightmare for a few celebrities due to online abuse. Many Hollywood and Bollywood celebs have been targeted on social media. They have reportedly been body-shamed, abused, even threatened on social media. The incidents of such attacks on social media have become a trend, reports suggest. In the recent past, many actors in the Bengali entertainment industry have faced similar issues too. They were trolled, bullied, body-shamed, even received rape threats. Here are some of those instances… (Photos: Facebook)

The leading lady of Tollywood, who is busy with her small-screen project ‘Dance Bangla Dance’, was reportedly body-shamed on social media. Subhashree was trolled for postpartum weight gain. The actress became a mom last year and has been handling her personal and professional commitments successfully. Subhashree is working hard in the gym as well. The actress gave a befitting reply to the trolls and said, ‘You define beauty yourself… Society doesn’t define your beauty’. Her colleagues and other celebs came forward in her support. (Photo: Facebook)

Pratyusha lodged a police complaint last week after she reportedly received abusive messages and rape threats on social media. Cops are investigating the matter. The cyber cell has also sent an e-mail to the social media platform for necessary information related to the case. The actress has reportedly been receiving abusive messages from a particular social media user. Every time she blocked, the user would create a new profile and send messages. She initially ignored the messages but things turned serious when the user allegedly started sending her rape threats. He also threatened to harm her family and friends. (Photo: Facebook)

Actress Shruti Das has reportedly been abused on social media for her skin tone. From name calling, being criticised for skin colour to receiving abusive messages, Shruti has been facing a lot in the past two years. She decided to take legal action and has even filed a complaint against a social media user who sent her abusive messages recently. The case is under investigation. (Photo: Facebook)

Veteran actress Debashree Roy, who is set to play the titular role in the upcoming TV show ‘Sarbajaya’, has been targeted by trolls. Ever since the promo of the new show went on-air, social media is flooded with posts, memes, and ageist remarks targeting the actress. Many Bengali actors have come forward protesting ‘distasteful’ and ageist comments. (Photo: Facebook)

Popular Bengali television actress Mishmee Das took legal action against online abuse in 2018. She had lodged an official complaint in the cyber cell of Kolkata police. The actress has allegedly received lewd messages from a particular id. (Photo: Facebook)

Bengali television actress Tonni Laha Roy was allegedly harassed on social media. She decided to raise her voice against the incident. According to reports, the accused sent her some inappropriate photos on social media. (Photo: Facebook)