- Actress Preity Zinta's Twitter erupted some hours ago into a furious rant against fame. The Salaam Namaste star, who hasn't had a hit movie in years, posted a series of tweets, beginning with a confession about why she became an actress and ending in a public plea to treat celebrities with sensitivity. In between, she spoke about pictures of herself being morphed, being groped in crowds, the pressure to look perfect all the time and the dating disadvantages of being famous.
- Preity said she was speaking on behalf of all celebrities, but it's unlikely her meltdown (15 tweets in a few minutes - if that's not a meltdown, what is?) will lead to Bollywood stars being hounded less by paparazzi, sought after less for autographs, chased less by TV cameras.
When i got into movies i never thought i would be a big star. Just wanted2 get it right & be financially independent. It was a job after all
-- Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) May 13, 2014As i became famous i was required 2forget who i am & become the image I portray. People changed around me even though i tried hard 2 be me.
-- Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) May 13, 2014Everyday i try to fight my PERFECT IMAGE & cling to the real me. Expectations grow & Im not allowed 2 age, be sad, crib or have a bad day !
-- Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) May 13, 2014I MUST smile all the time, be perfectly behaved, let any1 say or write anything about me even if its not true & be grateful that I'm famous.
-- Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) May 13, 2014I've few friends as most people only want 2know me cuz Im famous & not4 who I am. I'm admired like a trophy & must always shine & be perfect
-- Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) May 13, 2014I cannot have a pimple, put on weight or cover my face when photographers aim bright flashes at me in the dark & scare the hell out of me.
-- Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) May 13, 2014Big crowds make me nervous & men grab me 2touch me yet i cannot react cuz after all they are my fans ! Agreed... But am i not a woman too ?
-- Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) May 13, 2014Men want 2date me & own me yet their egoes cannot handle that i overshadow them & make them insecure. Ladies n Gentleman this is a Celebrity
-- Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) May 13, 2014Only thing that make it worthwhile is the JOY one brings in peoples lives & the magic of creativity. Seeing people happy makes my day always
-- Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) May 13, 2014I'm writing this on behalf of all celebrities, not just me. Wanted u all to see the other side of the coin too ! Life is never 1 dimensional
-- Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) May 13, 2014Im telling u all this cuz off late all i hear young kids say that when they grow up they want 2be famous ! Wish it was that simple ;-) Ting
-- Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) May 13, 2014Perverts morph my face over half naked bodies & circulate it on da net & defame me & my modesty yet i MUST not complain cuz im a celebrity
-- Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) May 13, 2014Hope ur getting seriously uncomfortable & emotional by my brutal honesty? 2day i dont speak as me but as da collective voice of Celebrities.
-- Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) May 13, 2014If ur feeling bad 4 us dont get too sad cuz we can shop till we drop & buy everything money can buy again & again! Hahahahahah :-) ting
-- Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) May 13, 2014Now that I've given u a glimpse of the other side hope u all will be more compassionate & sensitive towards all celebrities as i spoke4 all
-- Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) May 13, 2014