Shruti Sharma defends Sharmin Segal from online criticism

 Sharmin Segal, an actor who recently appeared in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s web series “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,” has faced criticism from some viewers. The series, which has received mixed reviews, has led a section of the online community to express disappointment with Sharmin’s performance.

In response to the backlash, Sharmin has chosen to turn off the comments on her Instagram account. However, her co-star Shruti Sharma, who played the role of Sharmin’s confidante in the series, has come forward to support her.

In an interview, Shruti spoke about the trolling that Sharmin has faced online. She expressed her concern for her co-star and noted that the criticism directed towards Sharmin was unfair. Shruti’s support for Sharmin during this challenging time highlights the importance of standing up for one another in the face of online scrutiny and negative comments. She said, “Honestly, I wasn’t aware that people were trolling her until now. I don’t know what audiences have liked or not liked about Sharmin, but I’ve seen her trying her best like everyone else on the sets. It doesn’t matter who’s being trolled, but trolling is a bad thing to do.”

Shruti further added, “Criticism is one thing; healthy criticism is always welcome, but trolling is unacceptable. It is a very negative way of approaching anyone. It is a kind of mental harassment. If it is happening, I am very concerned for her right now.”

Sharmin plays Alamzeb, the younger daughter of courtesan Mallikajaan, portrayed by Manisha Koirala in Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. The series has been criticised on grounds of inaccuracies while depicting the time period in the historical series. For the unversed, Sharmin is the niece of Sanjay and has assisted her uncle in Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013), Bajirao Mastani (2015) and Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022). She made her acting debut with Malaal (2019) opposite Meezan Jafri.