{
  "id": 13921604,
  "title": "Katrina Kaif on self-doubt, criticism and staying true to yourself amid online trolling: ‘Would have been paralysed with fear’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/katrina-kaif-on-self-doubt-criticism-and-staying-true-to-yourself",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T09:27:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/katrina-kaif-self-worth-social-media-trolling-10916353/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Katrina Kaif, recently in the UK for the anniversary of her cosmetics brand, shared insights into dealing with self-doubt and online criticism. She stressed the importance of not allowing the overwhelming opinions on social media to dictate one's self-worth. Katrina remarked, 'If every time I faced critiques or comments, I let that dictate my actions, I think I would have been paralyzed with fear and unable to move ahead in my life.' This sentiment echoes the psychological impact of trolling, as explained by Dr. Munia Bhattacharya, a Senior Consultant Psychologist. She advises against engaging with trolls, suggesting a pause to evaluate whether responding will benefit oneself or merely fuel a stranger's sense of accomplishment. Dr. Bhattacharya also emphasizes the need to distinguish constructive feedback from mere vitriol, stating that while the latter can be ignored, the former can serve as a tool for growth. She suggests separating the individual's actions from the perceived self-worth, reminding that external opinions do not define one's worth.",
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
        "title": "Katrina Kaif on self-doubt, criticism and staying true to yourself amid online trolling: ‘Would have been paralysed with fear’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/katrina-kaif-on-self-doubt-criticism-and-staying-true-to-yourself-13924402",
        "published": "2026-10-12T09:27:27.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}