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Khushbu Sundar didn’t mince any words while speaking about unnecessary public scrutiny. “I am a public figure, not public property. That is very clear. If you abuse my mother or children, then I will have to abuse yours…is it okay with you? It is as simple as that. If you are offended, then who are you to talk about my parents or my children or even about me? If someone passes a crass and crude comment about me, then I pity your mother and your upbringing,” she told JFW Digital in an interview.

Psychology offers an interesting explanation. “Through repeated exposure to interviews, films and social media, audiences can develop parasocial relationships, creating a one-sided sense of familiarity with public personalities. The difficulty begins when familiarity becomes entitlement. Following someone’s life does not mean possessing unrestricted access to it,” said Delnna.

This lesson extends into our homes. “Children notice when adults condemn bullying yet casually ridicule celebrities, their appearances or families. We cannot teach empathy while demonstrating that respect is reserved only for people we admire. Equally, kindness does not demand silence. Holding someone accountable and preserving their humanity are entirely compatible.”