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Arjun Kapoor’s touching tribute to his late mother Mona Kapoor on her birth anniversary has made the entire internet emotional. At a time when the actor has been facing relentless trolling and harsh criticism on social media even under normal posts, his heartbreaking note offered a rare glimpse into his emotional state and that has apparently moved the fans. What followed was an unexpected wave of empathy, apologies, and support, with many users urging others to stop targeting the actor.
Life has been 'cruel' to Arjun Kapoor
On Tuesday, Arjun Kapoor took to Instagram to remember his late mother, Mona Kapoor, sharing a deeply personal note about how life has been testing him lately. Along with a picture of himself with his mother, the actor opened up about the struggles he has been facing, while also acknowledging the strength and resilience she instilled in him.
In his emotional caption, Arjun wrote, “Happy birthday Maa, I miss u so much today... Life's been kinda cruel to me lately but it's ok… I've taken the punches before." He went on to credit his mother for teaching him how to face life with dignity and grace, adding that her lessons continue to guide him even in the toughest moments.Arjun further shared, “We will ride it out together U & I I'll see u again soon & we will celebrate ur bday together someday". The raw honesty of the message showed how Arjun is affected by trolling he has often endured online.
Netizens say 'Sorry Arjun'
The post prompted a strong reaction from fans and netizens, many of whom expressed regret over previously mocking the actor. One user apologised for past trolling, stating that Arjun’s line about life being cruel had deeply moved them and changed their perspective. Others strongly condemned the culture of bullying, calling the constant hate directed at Arjun “pathetic” and unnecessary.Several users pointed out that regardless of opinions about his acting, Arjun Kapoor remains a human being with real emotions. “What if he cannot act good? He is still a human being,” one comment read, urging people to separate professional criticism from personal attacks.
Another netizen highlighted how painful it must be to share something so personal and be met with negativity. They wrote that people often forget there is a son behind the screen grieving his mother, not just a celebrity chasing attention.
Many users also urged others to stop dismissing Arjun’s words as drama. According to them, his admission about life being cruel was raw, honest, and heartbreaking, reminding everyone that not all struggles are visible.
The overwhelming sentiment across comments was clear: trolling needs to stop, and empathy needs to take its place. However, it this cruel social media world, these emotions might very well be fleeting. Will the internet really stop trolling Arjun or is this a 1-day sympathy wave? For now, Zoom sends strength to Arjun.