Divya Agarwal on facing trolls after her father's demise: I can’t mourn the way people want me to | Bollywood Life

VJ and actress Divya Agarwal, who got trolled for posting her picture two days after her father’s demise on social media, has reacted to the criticisma and said that she can’t mourn the way people want her to. Talking to E Times, she said, “It’s not affecting me personally, but I am worried about others who face similar attacks. I returned to work two days after my father passed away, and was targeted by trolls. My work requires me to hide my real emotions, wear make-up and look happy. That makes it easier for people to judge me. The truth is, I have always found solace in my work. Besides, I am the only bread-winner of my family. Dad has left a void that can’t be filled, but I have to work for my mom and younger brother and keep myself distracted. I could have cried and grieved in public, as was expected by the people, but that would have affected my loved ones. After dad, my younger brother looks up to me, I have to be strong for him.” Also Read – Splitsvilla 11’s Divya Agarwal lashes out at trolls who brutally shamed her for sharing ‘glam’ pic post father’s death

She added “I can’t mourn the way people want me to, is there a rule book for it? I haven’t allowed anyone to put a garland on his picture or my mom to wear white. In fact, no one wore white at his funeral. I want to celebrate his life, I don’t want to be constantly reminded that he is no more. I don’t want validation from people that I am grieving, it is personal.” Also Read – Ace of Space contestant Divya Agarwal’s father loses battle with COVID-19

The actress also went on to say celebs are not strangers to negative statement on social media as she asserted, “Celebs often share glimpses of their private lives in public, and it’s normal for people to have opinions about them. But, I mind the language they use while trolling. They don’t realise that I might be adept at handling trolls, but my family isn’t. All I want to tell them is to not cross their limits while running someone down.” Also Read – Varun Sood opens up on joining Roadies Revolution as Gangleader, says, ‘My role as the youngest leader comes with a host of challenges and responsibilities’

Speaking about her dad’s memories of final days, Divya said, “My dad died following COVID-related complications. He was hospitalised and I tried my best to give him the best medical care possible. I live in Bandra with Varun (Sood, boyfriend). I was not allowed to meet him, so all I could do was get regular updates. In fact, my whole family was infected and in the hospital, but fortunately, my mom and brother recovered. Dad already had a lot of health issues; he was a heart patient and had also suffered brain hemorrhage in the past. In the last few days, his heart wasn’t functioning properly. I was hoping for him to get better. A day before his death, I saw him from a distance and realised that he was in so much pain.”

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