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Sandeepa Dhar Slams Social Media Validation Pressure, Calls It Unfair to Women

Actress Sandeepa Dhar criticizes the constant quest for validation exacerbated by social media, stating it prevents self-acceptance. She highlights the disproportionate and unfair pressure on women to maintain specific appearances, facing constant judgment. Her upcoming film 'Do Deewane Seher Mein' uses a love story to explore these themes of validation, self-worth, and family dynamics. Dhar concludes that society needs to recognize that simply being oneself is sufficient.

Key Points: Sandeepa Dhar on Social Media Validation & Women's Pressure

  • Social media fuels validation seeking
  • Women face intense appearance pressure
  • Film explores self-worth & relationships
  • Need to accept oneself is central theme
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Sandeepa Dhar on how validation has become an issue in the social media-driven world

Actress Sandeepa Dhar discusses the damaging need for validation in a social media world and the unfair appearance pressure on women.

"The pressure to look a certain way is far greater for women, and it is unfair - Sandeepa Dhar"

Mumbai, Feb 26

Actress Sandeepa Dhar opened up about how validation has become an issue in today's social media-driven world.

During an exclusive interaction with IANS, Sandeepa said that people are now constantly seeking validation from others, instead of accepting themselves as they are.

She further pointed out that the pressure is more on women as they are constantly judged for how they look and are expected to maintain a certain appearance at all times.

Sandeepa called this unnecessary pressure on women unfair.

She was asked, "The film (Do Deewane Seher Mein) also touches upon validation and self-acceptance. In today's social media-driven world, do you think validation pressure has become a major issue?"

Sandeepa reacted to this by saying, "I think that is one of the central themes of the film. We are constantly seeking validation instead of accepting ourselves. We often believe that who we want to become is better than who we currently are."

"This pressure is especially intense for women. There are endless expectations about appearance-diet trends, skincare routines, cosmetic treatments, and anti-aging procedures. Women are constantly judged for how they look. At social gatherings, if a woman is not dressed up, people immediately question her. The pressure to look a certain way is far greater for women, and it is unfair", she added.

Sandeepa concluded by claiming that "We need to recognize that being yourself is enough".

She was further asked during the conversation, "The title Do Deewane Seher sounds very poetic. According to you, is this just a love story, or does it explore emotional loneliness in a modern city?"

Sandeepa revealed that she believes the movie is more than just a love story.

"Through the narrative of love, we explore many relatable themes-sibling comparison, the need for validation, self-worth, sisterhood, family values, and even the toxicity that can sometimes exist within families. So, it is not merely a romance; it is a wholesome take on relationships and emotional struggles in contemporary life," she went on to explain.

- IANS

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Aman W
It's not just women, bro. Even guys feel it. The pressure to show a successful, happening life online. But she's right, the beauty standards for women are on another level. Fairness creams ads alone tell the story.
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Sarah B
As someone who moved to India for work, the social pressure here is intense. The constant "log kya kahenge" (what will people say) mentality is amplified by social media. It's a global issue, but has unique cultural layers here.
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Rohit P
Respectfully, while I agree with the sentiment, isn't an actress talking about validation pressure a bit ironic? The entire film industry runs on public validation - box office numbers, awards, fan following. The message is good, but the messenger is part of the system.
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Kavya N
My mother always says, "Pehle apne aap se pyaar karo" (First, love yourself). This article reminds me of that. We're so busy creating a highlight reel for others that we forget to live our actual lives. The film sounds interesting!
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Varun X
The part about sibling comparison hits home. In Indian families, it's constant. "Beta, dekho uske bacche ne kya kar liya" (Son, look what their child has achieved). Social media just gives us a 24/7 tool to make those comparisons. Exhausting.

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