Don’t taunt people who are trying to be happy on social media in this pandemic: Gauahar Khan

Actor Gauahar Khan, who has been taking care of her ailing dad in Pune, feels if you are a celeb, people judge you instantly. She adds, one can’t explain everything to everyone, especially if you have an emergency.

Gauahar Khan travelled to Pune earlier this month to take care of her ailing father, who needed an urgent surgery. She stayed there for over 20 days in a hospital, keeping a tab on her dad’s health, medicine and ensuring everything is always sanitised.

Gauahar Khan was irked by some negative comments on her happy videos that she uploaded on social media.

But what has upset her are the comments she got when she posted a video of herself singing in her car en route to Pune. “They said, ‘Tumhe sharam nahi aati? Celebrities ke liye rules nahin hai’. Covid chal raha hai toh, kya aadmi jee nahi sakta? If you are a celeb, people will judge you instantly. I tried to keep my social media fun and it was also a distraction for me but the comments of some people really uncalled for. People make assumptions. Don’t taunt people who are trying to be happy on social media in this pandemic. You can’t explain everything to everyone, especially if you have an emergency. I explained only once my dad was recovering,” shares The Office actor.

Having lived in Pune during her growing up years, she enjoyed being in the city for such a long period. “In tough times, you realize the energy and ability you have to face difficult situations. I am the youngest in the family and my mum is in Mumbai, my sisters and brother are abroad and they have all been calling and checking up on dad and me, constantly,” she signs off.