Padmini Kolhapure on connecting with admirers in the era of social media
Mumbai, April 7
Veteran actress Padmini Kolhapure shared her views on the social media era and how it has changed the way celebs connect with their admirers.
During an exclusive conversation with IANS, she said that social media has made it easier for actors to connect with their fans as they can now interact with them without any delay.
Padmini Kolhapure recalled the time when actors used to get handwritten letters from their admirers.
Talking about her father, the 'Prem Rog' actress shared that her father, who was a classical singer, used to respond to every fan letter and even
used to send photographs.
She pointed out that things have changed now, and there are very few people who ask for autographs.
Padmini Kolhapure was questioned, "Earlier, actresses and actors used to be very private, but now in the time of social media, celebs talk and connect with their admirers openly. How big of a boom do you think this is?"
Reacting to the query, she said, "It is a very good thing. Because you can meet your fans. You can talk to them. You can respond to their comments. Because, in our era, fan letters used to come.
And, my father used to be busy with that. He used to respond to all the fans and he used to send photographs. So, now, there is no era of photographs. There are mobile phones everywhere. There are very few people who autograph."
She further revealed that even in this digital age, she still gets fan letters.
"I still get a lot of fan letters, in which they put my photograph and leave a place for an autograph. So, I think that connection is still there", the veteran actress concluded.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Social media is a double-edged sword. It's great for instant connection, but the mystery and aura around stars from the 80s and 90s is completely gone. Everyone is overexposed now. Miss those days of waiting for a film magazine for updates!
Respect to Padmini ji for still valuing fan letters in this digital age! It shows she hasn't forgotten her roots. Getting a signed photo in the post must feel so much more special than a like on Instagram. Some traditions are worth keeping alive. 🙏
While I appreciate the nostalgia, let's be honest - social media allows fans from small towns and villages to interact directly with stars they could never hope to meet. That's a massive positive change for inclusivity in fandom.
True legend! Her era had such graceful stars. Today's connections feel forced and are mostly managed by PR teams. When she says she still gets letters, it proves her genuine, lasting impact. Wishing her good health! ❤️
Interesting perspective. The effort put into a handwritten letter shows a deeper level of admiration. A comment can be typed in seconds. The medium itself changes the nature of the fan-celebrity relationship, not always for the better.
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