Tanishaa Mukerji on fashion trolls: I don't view myself through their lens

Time of India

09-07-2025

Tanishaa Mukerji
Social media isn't always a positive space. It can often become a breeding ground for negativity, and celebrities are frequently subjected to harsh scrutiny. Recently,
Tanishaa Mukerji
faced online trolling after stepping out in a sheer black mesh maxi dress adorned with large fabric roses.
While some praised her look as fashion-forward, others took jabs at her outfit, posting comments like, 'Lagta hai tailor astar lagana bhool gaya', and a few even calling it 'too revealing', questioning its appropriateness.
Tanishaa in the black mesh dress
Ask her if such trolling affects her, and Tanishaa is quick to respond, 'Not at all. I don't view myself through the lens of others. If I did that, I'd go crazy. Imagine sitting and thinking about how millions of people are judging you, it's not healthy.
Their comments reflect their own mindset, not mine. I think I looked amazing, felt beautiful, and owned that look. I don't care about nameless, faceless bots.'
Having joined Instagram and Twitter because of her love for social media, the actress believes in using the platform to express herself, not to entertain negativity. She says, 'If someone praises me, I will love them back. But if someone brings in unnecessary negativity, I simply block and ignore.
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I don't need 'constructive criticism' from random strangers. I have my mother and sister, whose feedback is enough for me.
I'm proud of my choices, and I think I make great fashion statements.'
On whether she felt uncomfortable in the outfit, she confidently says, 'Did I look uncomfortable in Neal 'n' Nikki (2005) or in that dress? I wore it with confidence. It had a peek-a-boo effect. '
Tanishaa sees fashion as a form of self-expression.
'Fashion, for me, is playful. I enjoy dressing up, and once that moment passes, I don't dwell on it. At that event, there were others dressed more provocatively than I was. I believe everything I wear is beautiful because I am wearing it. Beauty doesn't come with rules about how much is too much. As long as a woman feels beautiful in what she is wearing, she is doing it for herself and not to get a reaction from others.
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That said, she also acknowledges the complexity of the times we live in.
She says, 'I'm comfortable with my body, but I also understand we come from a certain cultural context. Today, perception is everything. Unfortunately, women who wear revealing clothes are often judged unfairly. The male gaze has evolved, but not always for the better. In the 70s, when our mothers walked around in what was then considered bold attire, there was still a sense of respect.
Today, people use such foul language online, the kind that can deeply affect your mental health.'
She adds, 'I want women to feel free and empowered to dress however they want. But I also urge them to be aware of the environment we're in. It's a different world today, and we must take care of our dignity and well-being.'