Overview

• After sharing milestone photos of her seven-month-old son Joy, Bhattacharjee received racist comments, including slurs calling him a “terrorist” and mocking his complexion.
• She exposed the abusive remarks on her Instagram Stories and labeled the commenters “low lives.”
• Supporters rallied to her defense, invoking cultural icons like Lord Krishna to counteract colorist insults.
• Bhattacharjee’s public response has prompted renewed discussions about online bullying, digital accountability, and the prevalence of colourism in South Asian communities.
• The episode highlights how she leverages her celebrity platform to challenge discrimination and advance conversations on social justice and cultural identity.