Exclusive- Adish Vaidya's heartbroken reaction to influencer Misha Agarwal's untimely demise due to ‘follower drop': This is an unwanted competition we are competing for!

Time of India

05-05-2025

Actor Adish Vaidya has reacted to the death of content creator Misha Agrawal, whose family claimed that it was death by suicide fearing the end of her career after a drop in Instagram followers.
Adish currently seen playing the role of Vikram Saran, a young education counsellor in the TV show 'Pushpa Impossible', described the incident as heartbreaking and expressed his concern over the growing obsession with virtual validation and social media metrics.
He said, "I'm heartbroken to see how today's youngsters consider to end their lives due to
social media pressures
. Misha, I don't know her personally and I don't know the real reason behind her death, but extremely saddened to hear what her family had to say - fan-following pressure.
He continued, "Such cases are horrifying and people should stop spending excessive time on social media. Anything in excess is harmful and constantly using your phone can cause you to make comparisons, feel unnecessary pressure and a lot more. The youth and everyone should understand that excessive use of social media can lead to reduced productivity,
mental health issues
, and social isolation, highlighting the need for mindful engagement."
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The 'Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin' actor shared, "Excessive social media use can be addictive, leading to anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Also can have an impact on your health. The constant need for validation and comparison can also negatively impact self-esteem. Anonymous accounts and the lack of face-to-face interactions on social media can facilitate
cyberbullying
and harassment, leading to emotional distress and psychological harm for victims."
He added, "These days everyone easily falls into the trap that social media can easily help one to earn money, glam and fame. Life is much more than just glamour and being famous. Not giving up and understanding that life is precious and you destroy your family's life too when you take such a drastic step.
He concluded by stating, "If I talk about artists or influencers, they take too much unnecessary stress and struggle, to keep their accounts updated.
This is really not required.. We should instead focus on living consciously and try and live each moment happily.. Umeed pe duniya kaayam hain they say...I strongly believe where there's demand, there's supply. We as a society collectively must come together to try and reduce these pressures and take care of people around us.
Social media influencer and entrepreneur Misha Agrawal died by suicide on April 24, just two days before her 25th birthday.
The news of her death was confirmed through her official Instagram handle, and in an emotional message, her elder sister Mukta Agrawal shared about the increasing emotional burden Misha faced because of her falling follower count.
Mukta disclosed that Misha was fixated on reaching one million followers on Instagram and had also set it as her phone's wallpaper. She further revealed that Misha had been showing signs of depression since April. Despite having a law degree and preparing for judicial examinations, Misha believed that the future depended entirely on her social media growth.