Mumbai, June 28 (AHN) Veteran actress Dipika Chikhlia has shared her views on the growing culture of social media reactions and trolling that often surrounds new film releases.

Speaking about the trend, she shared a balanced perspective on dealing with public opinion, saying that both praise and criticism are a natural part of life. Reflecting on her experiences, the actress noted that while appreciation is encouraging, criticism too can offer valuable lessons and help a person grow and improve over time.

In an exclusive interview with AHN, the ‘Ramayan’ actress reflected on how films now face immediate public feedback. She highlighted the changing dynamics of audience engagement in the digital age.

When asked about the instant reactions and trolling that every film receives in the age of social media, Dipika shared, “Praise and criticism are both part of life. Often, one can also learn from criticism, and a person can improve themselves and become better.”

Further when quizzed whether a good story can succeed even without big stars, Deepika Chikhalia said that content is the real king today. She emphasized that the way a story is told and presented to the audience plays a very important role in its success. According to her, if a story connects with the heart, it will always find its audience and work well, regardless of star power.

Work-wise, Dipika Chikhlia Topiwala, who is known as Sita from Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan, recently appeared in in the film “Tera Mera Nata.” The movie also starred Suraj, Ambika Vani, Pankaj Berry, Meghna Panchal, and Pragya Mishra. The film hit theatres on June 26, 2026.

Speaking about the emotional depth of her character in Tera Mera Nata and how she connected with it, Deepika Chikhalia said that she has always enjoyed performing emotional scenes and has played several such roles in the past, which makes it easier for her to connect with them quickly. However, she noted that every role brings a different kind of emotion.

“I have always enjoyed performing emotional scenes. I have played many emotional roles in the past and I am able to connect with them quite quickly. However, every role is different. Sometimes it is the pain of separation from a husband, sometimes from children, and sometimes the struggle caused by a difficult situation affecting children.”