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Influencer Misha Agrawal's Family Reveals Suicide Linked to Social Media Pressure

The 24-year-old's family confirmed her death was caused by depression stemming from a drop in Instagram followers, sparking discussions on mental health and digital validation.

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Misha Agrawal is pictured at the Sunburn Festival, an electronic dance music festival in India, in an image dated December 10, 2023.
Misha's family shared a heartfelt statement on Instagram, revealing that she had centered her life around the platform with a singular goal of reaching one million followers.

Overview

  • Misha Agrawal, a social media influencer and founder of Mish Cosmetics, died by suicide on April 24, 2025, just two days before her 25th birthday.
  • Her family disclosed that she had been battling depression since April, triggered by a decline in her Instagram followers, which she equated with her self-worth and career prospects.
  • Agrawal had set a personal goal of reaching one million Instagram followers, which was reflected in her phone wallpaper, underscoring the pressure she placed on herself to achieve digital milestones.
  • Despite her family's efforts to console her and remind her of her law degree and judicial exam preparations, she remained consumed by the fear of career failure tied to social media metrics.
  • The tragedy has reignited conversations about the mental health challenges faced by influencers and the dangers of tying self-esteem to online validation, with some fans questioning the family's narrative.