Zeenat Aman takes a stand against online negativity and trolls; lists her Instagram rules in latest post

Zeenat Aman shares zero-tolerance policy to trolls on Instagram.

July 25, 2023 - 4:54 PM IST

Veteran Bollywood actress Zeenat Aman has been very creative with her Instagram account since her debut on the social media platform in February. From cherished memories from film sets to captivating anecdotes from her travel diaries, and even delightful descriptions of her favourite cuisines, she takes her followers on a vibrant journey through her posts. In her recent Instagram update, Zeenat Aman unapologetically expressed her firm stand against online negativity and trolls.

Zeenat Aman takes a stand against online negativity and trolls; lists her Instagram rules in latest post

On Tuesday, Zeenat Aman took to her Instagram and posted few pictures of herself in a garden. The initial snapshot captured Zeenat Aman in a delightful crouching pose, flashing a radiant smile as her gaze gently rested on the ground. In the subsequent photograph, she confidently gazed ahead while holding a bamboo stick in one hand. The final picture portrayed her looking upwards, standing amidst the lush garden surroundings. Throughout the images, Zeenat donned a stylish raincoat paired with a green skirt. Sharing the post, she wrote in caption, “Frolicking in the rain, and thinking about us! If we are to continue this relationship on Instagram, then I must lay bare my rules of engagement. I’ve learnt that every healthy relationship requires boundaries and here are mine:

* Thou shall not spew abuses, be rude or gossip in the comments or messages.

* Thou shall not pit women against one another. It is no compliment to me if it involves tearing down someone else.

* Thou shall refrain from spam and forwards. These are a recipe for “instant-block”.

* Thou shall not tag me in irrelevant, unrelated and unsolicited stories or posts. It is a most annoying habit that doesn’t do you any favours.

* Thou shall not have inane and heated arguments on my page. You come across as utterly foolish when you do.

* Thou shall quote me truly, without twisting my words. I’m looking at you, online portals that don’t even copy-paste my captions correctly.

Differing opinions, personal stories, respectful comments and questions are very welcome! However, I just do not have the patience for trolls and am quite trigger-happy when it comes to the “block” button.”

She further added, “I know that many people struggle with social media, and that the Internet can be a place of venom, comparison, controversy and obsessive scrolling. I do not wish to venture down that road nor send you there, so pay heed to my commandments! We’ll be happier together if you do. That’s it for today’s lunchtime lecture. Now tell me, are there any online hygiene and etiquette tips that you follow?” Aman concluded.

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Soon after she shared the post, several fans and industry friends expressed their views in the comments section. Reacting to the post, a user wrote, “Always something to learn from you Zeenatji you have our hearts,” while a fan commented, “ou, Madame, are everything I want to be when I grow up.”

Zeenat Aman is an Indian actress and a former model. The Evil Within (1970), starring Dev Anand, marked the former beauty queen's acting debut. She has acted in films like Yaadon Ki Baarat, Satyam Shivam Sundaram, Qurbani, Dharam Veer, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Insaaf Ka Tarazu among others. The actress will soon return to the silver screen with Faraz Arif Ansari’s next, Bun Tikki. As per reports, the plan is to take the movie on floors by November of this year in Himachal Pradesh. The director plans to talk about parenting and gender identity throughout the movie. Abhay Deol will play the role of a father in the film.

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