Updated On: 21 July, 2023 08:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
Launching her NFTs today, Taapsee says social media toxicity made her want to build a community of positivity; plans to have personalised events with NFT members

Taapsee Pannu
Her fans’ love is one of the pillars of her stardom, believes Taapsee Pannu. The actor’s desire to stay connected with them made her join social media early on, even launching her personal app in 2018. Venturing into non-fungible tokens (NFTs) then is a natural progression for her. “I had no support system in the industry. My fans and followers made me a public figure,” she recounts.
But with social media came trolls and negativity. While Pannu initially tried to stay unaffected by the social media hate, it eventually took a toll on her, like it does on most. “Everyone had their own motivations to be on social media, but I wanted to be in a community that gives an honest critique of my work. I don’t want to be around people who take a dig at me and derive pleasure from it. For long, I kept looking away from the dark side. But it was hindering my communication with people who help me grow as a human being. Given the daily pressures, I have no bandwidth to handle toxicity. I want to be in a healthy and positive environment.”