Recently, Bengali’s most famous film actress Srabanti Chatterjee, has been in the spotlight for a viral dance video of her performing to the song “Aaj Ki Raat” (Tonight) from the movie Stree 2. The performance was part of the Dol (Holi) festival celebrations, which took place at a function produced by the Sun Bangla television network.
While many of her fans were very positive about Srabanti’s dance energy, the viral dance/video attracted great amounts of negative trolling and body shaming across many different social media platforms.
Viral Video Sparks Social Media Outrage
The viral video shows Srabanti’s black gown performance on stage with background dancers. The video quickly went viral on multiple social media outlets and gained a huge amount of interest and response from viewers.
The majority of the negative responses to the video were not in regard to the actual performance, but rather to personal physical abuse of the performer related to her age/weight/height/appearance, etc. The comments of various users on the various video platforms devolved into trash-talking comments regarding Srabanti Chatterjee as a physical entity.
Body-Shaming Comments Flood Social Media
A number of social media users mocked the body of actress Srabanti Chatterjee by calling her out in derogatory comparisons with male actors. Additionally, some of the comments suggested she should “act her age”, which ignited debates surrounding the issues of ageism and body-shaming in the entertainment industry.
The trolling of the actress was compounded by the fact that Srabanti had reportedly gained weight deliberately for her role as “Thakuma” in a web series titled “Thakuma’r Jhuli.” Critics chose not to acknowledge this fact but rather continued to attack Srabanti’s appearance.
As many observed, public trolling occurs across both genders and is indicative of how quickly hostility can arise towards public figures in the online space.
Actress’s Cyber Cell Approach
Following the barrage of abusive comments, Srabanti is said to have filed an email complaint with Kolkata Police’s Cyber Cell on February 26, 2026, alleging that she was the subject of obscene and derogatory posts made against her by online commentators. Sources affiliated with Srabanti indicated that the trolling was malicious in intent, thereby leading her to take legal action.
To this point, there is no public commentary by Srabanti regarding the controversy.
Growing Concern Over Online Harassment
The incident has once again highlighted the problem of cyberbullying and body-shaming faced by celebrities, particularly women in the entertainment industry. Many supporters have come forward to defend the actress and call for more responsible behaviour on social media.
FAQs
1. Why was Srabanti Chatterjee trolled online?
She faced trolling after a video of her dancing to “Aaj Ki Raat” at a Sun Bangla event went viral on social media.
2. What kind of comments did the actress receive?
Many users posted body-shaming remarks targeting her weight, age, and appearance.
3. Did Srabanti Chatterjee take legal action?
Yes, she filed a complaint with the cyber cell of the Kolkata Police regarding obscene and abusive comments.
4. Where did the performance take place?
The performance was part of a programme organised by the Bengali television channel Sun Bangla.
5. Has Srabanti responded publicly to the controversy?
As of now, the actress has not made a detailed public statement about the trolling.
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