Sonalika Joshi of TMKOC Trolled Over Cigarette Photoshoot: Here’s What Happened
THIS Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah actor was criticised for a photoshoot with a cigarette. Here’s what ensued.
About the Actor
- Name: Sonalika Joshi
- Famous Role: Madhavi Bhide in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (TMKOC)
- Years on Show: 17 years
- Show Lead: Dilip Joshi
Sonalika Joshi is one of the most popular faces on Indian television. She has been playing the role of Madhavi Bhide in the long-running sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, which has become a household favorite over the past 17 years.
Trolled for a Photoshoot
In a recent interview with Subhojit Ghosh, Sonalika revealed that she was brutally trolled for a past photoshoot in which she was seen holding a cigarette.
“I was holding a cigarette for the cameras but people thought I was a ‘chain smoker’.”
She emphasized that she wasn’t even smoking — it was simply for the aesthetic of the photo.
Sonalika Explains Her Stance
“I was just holding it and sitting like that. I wasn’t even smoking. It was all for the fashion, for the pose. And then, out of the blue, so many things went up on YouTube — ‘I’m a chain smoker’ and the like.”
Despite the online backlash, Sonalika chose to remain silent, choosing not to respond to the false rumors.
On Knowing the Difference Between Reel and Real
Sonalika addressed how people confuse actors’ on-screen personas with their real lives:
“My family is my life, my biggest asset. When they know how I am, what does it matter what they print?”
She further added that a follow-up photoshoot with a bold look was again misinterpreted.
“I wasn’t hanging casually with a group and playing Sonalika doing that. If they don’t get that, let them talk.”
“Let Them Talk” — Sonalika Hits Back
Sonalika didn’t mince words:
“Maybe they were having fun with it, maybe their YouTube is getting views. Either they derive some sort of sadistic pleasure or they simply want to be judgmental.”
TMKOC: Still Going Strong
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah continues to be one of India’s top-rated TV shows, surpassing giants like Anupamaa and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai in TRP ratings.
- Iconic Characters: Jethalal, Babita, Dayaben, Sodhi, and Madhavi Bhide
- Current Track: The “Bhootni” arc has been well received by the audience, keeping viewers hooked.
Conclusion:
Despite online criticism, Sonalika Joshi remains unbothered, choosing to focus on her work and family. Her maturity and confidence reflect why she continues to be one of TV’s most respected personalities.
