Jamuniya actor Rajat Verma on oversharing on social media: When you open up, people feel they have the right to comment’
In the age of social media and constant digital exposure, the line between personal and public life has become increasingly blurred. Actor Rajat Verma, known for his roles in Beyhadh 2, Dahej Daasi, Ishq Par Zor Nahi, and currently seen in Jamuniya, shares his perspective on the risks of oversharing personal details in the entertainment industry. While he acknowledges the benefits of connecting with audiences, he also warns about the potential downsides.
Rajat explains, “I think there are both good and bad sides to oversharing in podcasts and interviews, where you talk about your personal life. On one hand, sharing personal experiences helps the audience connect with you. They see you as a normal person, someone they can relate to. This makes them feel inspired, and they may even start looking up to you. It gives them hope that if you could achieve your dreams, they can too.”
However, he also highlights the negative consequences of excessive sharing, adding, “On the other hand, sharing too much also invites more trolls. When you open up about your life, people feel they have the right to comment on it. These opinions can affect you, especially because the people judging don’t really know your background or how personal something is to you. Since you are the one allowing access to your personal life, you might feel even more affected by the negativity that comes with it.”
Rajat believes that in today’s world, oversharing has become a trend, with many celebrities and content creators using it as a strategy to stay in the news. He remarks, “Many people do this just to stay in the news. However, I don’t see it as a positive thing. By sharing personal details, you are giving people the power to comment on your private life, and I don’t want that interference.”
Discussing the changing landscape of celebrity culture, he adds, “The more you share, the more people comment and give opinions whether you want them or not. Sometimes, these opinions can ruin things rather than help. There are many trolls, and in the long run, all this negativity can affect your mental health. That’s why I am not comfortable with oversharing, and I believe people should avoid revealing too much about their personal lives on social media or in interviews.”
Rajat also pointed out that in the past, celebrities were more guarded about their personal lives, maintaining a certain mystique. “But over time, this approach started fading. With the rise of social media, things changed completely. Now, the trend is that ‘the more you show, the more you sell.’”
He observes that almost every household today has a social media star or content creator, noting, “Everyone is making content, and everyone is trying to become famous. Because of this, people have started oversharing even their personal lives just to stay relevant and keep trending. Fame has now become more like a trend itself.”
With his candid take on the subject, Rajat Verma sheds light on the evolving dynamics of fame and personal boundaries in the digital age.
