Zeenat Aman talked about public perception, gossips and false narratives about her in her latest Instagram post.
Veteran actress Zeenat Aman spoke Monday about the false statements and rumors she has encountered throughout her career. In her final post on Instagram, Zeenat said she will continue to deal with the situation as a public figure. Her words were appreciated by many including Kajol. Read also: Zeenat Aman recalls being amused when her Satyam Shivam Sundaram’s appearance was said to be obscene, she recalls.
Her Jinat Her Aman writes about the rumors about her: When you’re famous, strangers know your personality and life story. Many also feel entitled to the sort of gossip and judgement that would elicit their own moral outrage were the tables turned.”
Recalling false narratives and hate speeches against her, the senior actor said, “In my 50 years in Hindi cinema I have read and heard enough falsehoods and cruel statements about myself to fill a book. I have no inclination to list and counter each one of these because they simply do not merit so much of my attention.
“Now I know the usual response to such an assertion is – well if you choose to be in the public eye, then deal with the gossip. To which my reply is – yes, I have and will continue to deal with it. But I will also not hesitate to say that spreading loose gossip and false information says much more about the speaker than the one who is spoken about!
“Alright, that`s enough lunchtime lecturing for the week! I truly appreciate all of you who enjoy my Instagram handle, and share such kind and thoughtful messages and comments with me. I can’t answer all of them, but I read them. Have a nice week everyone! ’ concludes Zeenat.
Kajol replies to Zeenat’s post
Kajol replied to her and praised her with “It’s true!” “You’re in your own class, Zeenat.” Sometimes she represents all of us, but now it’s even more evident when she does so on social media,” another woman added.
Zeenat is known to speak out on social media platforms. By talking about her movies and dealing with rumors, she has carved out her own niche in her photo-sharing app.
