Lataa Saberwal: I'm not in the rat race, I don't feel the need to constantly post on social media now

Actress Lataa Saberwal, who was last seen in the TV show Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke, recently said on her social media that the number of likes don't determine somebody's worth as an individual. When we reached out to her, she spoke about how she is happy to not be a part of the race anymore.
"There was a time when I was also a part of this rat race. I used to constantly check social media and keep updating my account, hoping that my subscribers would increase and people would comment on my posts.Everyday it was about posting something and checking people's comments, whether they liked my post or not. It became so competitive that I finally decided to take it easy, says Lataa. "I realised that life is much more than just a social media platform. My life and my identity as Lataa Saberwal couldn't be ruled by a few likes or updates that I put on social media. Earlier, it was Facebook, now it is Instagram, tomorrow it will be some other platform, but I have learnt that social media does not drive your life," she adds.
Lataa feels there is much more to life than just social media. "And by that I don't mean to belittle anyone who is using these platforms to promote their work or themselves. I'm active on some too and feel it is a great tool for marketing and promotion or collaborations. Just that I don't let it drive my sanity. I also believe that if you are an influencer on social media, there are many other subjects like education and growth, which can be promoted. Having said that, I have nothing against reels, posts, or anything that one likes to post, the idea is, it should not govern your life," she says.
Ask her about the current debate on actors being unhappy about makers casting for shows on the basis of their online following and she says, "I don't know how far it is true because even after quitting TV last year, I still get calls for auditions. I am not posting anything around showbiz but offers haven't stopped. I feel if you work with sincerity and focus on your craft, social media followers should not be a parameter for getting a role."