Social media has become such a regular part of our lives that it is sometimes difficult to imagine a day without it. For actors, it is also an important part of their work, whether it is promoting a project or staying connected with the audience. Actress Saanvie Tallwar who is currently seen in web series Khamosh Aahatein and has been part of shows like Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum,Ali Baba – Ek Andaaz Andekha Chapter 2, however, feels that there should always be a line between what we share with the world and what we keep for ourselves.
“I’m definitely not in favour of putting everything on social media. I think some parts of your life should remain private,” Saanvie says. She feels that social media is a lovely way to share your work, experiences and things that are important to you, but that does not mean every emotion or personal moment needs to become public. “I believe in having a life that exists beyond Instagram too,” she adds.
Saanvie also feels that constantly scrolling has become a habit that many of us don’t even notice anymore. “Even when we pick up the phone for work, we can easily end up scrolling for an hour without realising it,” she says. For her, the problem is not social media itself but how much control we allow it to have over our time. “Sometimes you have to consciously put your phone away and be present in your actual life,” she adds.
The actress admits that the kind of content we see online can also become overwhelming. One minute there is heartbreaking news, the next there is a funny video, followed by a political argument and then something completely random. “I think we have become so used to consuming information that we sometimes forget to actually process it,” she says. She adds that she reminds herself that not everything online needs a reaction. “Not everything that appears on my feed needs my reaction or my opinion.”
Does social media affect her emotionally? “Of course, to some extent. We are all human,” she says. But over time, Saanvie has learnt to not let online opinions control her mood. “Especially as an artist, you have to understand that people will have opinions about you whether you agree with them or not,” she says. She prefers taking useful criticism and leaving unnecessary negativity behind. “I prefer to listen to what is constructive and leave the rest where it belongs — online,” she concludes.