Influencers Mourns Loss of Teen Queer Artist Pranshu After Tragic Suicide

The online world is mourning the tragic loss of 16-year-old queer artist Pranshu from Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, who took their own life following hate comments on an Instagram reel. Pranshu, a self-taught makeup artist, used their platform, 'glamitupwithpranshu,' to share makeup and beauty content.

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On Diwali, Pranshu posted an Instagram transition reel in a saree and received over 4,000 homophobic remarks. Actor Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju from the 'Made In Heaven' web series disclosed the disturbing details, revealing that the artist succumbed to the mental toll of online bullying.

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Influencers React to the Tragic Suicide of Teen Queer Artist Pranshu

The news sent shockwaves through the influencer community, prompting heartfelt responses from prominent figures:

Ankush Bahuguna:

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"It's so unsettling to think this happened. If you're a troll or a bully on the internet, if you've ever trolled a harmless person, you should know the extent to which it can harm someone. This little kid was pushed to a point that he thought the only solution was to end their life. RIP."

Kusha Kapila:

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"Absolutely gutted to hear about Pranshu. The internet is unhinged with its trolling, and it's only getting worse. This cruel persistence to deny people spaces by constantly shaming, bullying, and humiliating them has got to stop."

Siddharth Batra:

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"Heart is broken into a million little pieces. Pranshu didn't deserve this, no one deserves this. We lost a very talented, badass, creative, beautiful human to online bullying. Hoping that one day, we're able to create a safer online and offline space for everyone. Heartbreaking to say the least."

Komal Pandey:

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"The internet can be such a vile, hateful ground. The relentless trolling, hurtful comments, and the impact it can have on someone's mental health can be so devastating."

The heartbreaking incident sheds light on the urgent need for a safer online space and calls for collective reflection on fostering a more compassionate and supportive online community. Rest in power, Pranshu!