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Sanjana Ganesan Condemns Online Trolling of Son Angad Over Viral IPL Clip

The sports broadcaster criticized the misuse of mental health terms and called for greater sensitivity toward children after a 3-second clip of her son drew unwarranted attention online.

Sanjana Ganesan wrote a long note on Instagram stories.
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Overview

  • Sanjana Ganesan publicly criticized trolls for mocking her 1.5-year-old son Angad's expression during an IPL match at Wankhede Stadium.
  • She condemned the use of terms like 'trauma' and 'depression' to describe a toddler, highlighting the insensitivity and stigma such language perpetuates.
  • Ganesan emphasized that she and her husband, cricketer Jasprit Bumrah, work to protect their son’s privacy and have no interest in making him viral content.
  • The viral clip, lasting just three seconds, led to unsolicited online commentary, prompting Ganesan to label the internet a 'despicable, vile place.'
  • Her strong response has garnered widespread public support, with many praising her stand against the culture of online trolling and excessive judgment.