Parth Samthaan shocked his fans and followers by announcing a sudden break from social media, citing a disturbing rise in online negativity.
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The actor revealed that “fake accounts” have been used to launch personal attacks against him and his family, leaving him deeply disturbed, prompting his decision to step away.
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Samthaan also suggested that he may have an idea about who is behind the activity, but chose not to name anyone publicly.
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“I have always been a peaceful and positive guy, focusing on the good but recently, I have noticed someone buying bot accounts and have been commenting rubbish on my family, me and my personal life through those fake accounts. Shocking, extremely hurtful, I am fumed with anger. I am guessing I know the person behind all this, but it’s pointless to take names due to which… To be continued,” he wrote.
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He further added that instead of continuing to engage with the negativity or pursuing complaints, he would prefer to redirect his energy towards his personal and professional commitments.
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Parth added, “I have decided to take a break from social media for sometime can’t drain more energy on complaining to the cyber crime dept..rather ..focus on my life and my role as Mahid. Love PS.”
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On the work front, Samthaan is currently seen in the television show โSeher Hone Ko Haiโ, where he plays the lead role of Mahid. The show also features actors like Mahhi Vij, Rishita Singh and Kanika Maheshwari.
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The actor rose to prominence with popular television shows such as โKasautii Zindagii Kay 2โ, where he starred opposite Erica Fernandes and โKaisi Yeh Yaariyanโ, in which his portrayal of Manik Malhotra alongside Niti Taylor earned him a strong fan following.