- He criticized content creation as a way for individuals from villages to escape a “suffocating life.”
- Jaafferi criticized social media content for consuming mediocrity and making it an addiction.
- He emphasized the importance of creating original content and inspiring others to take action.
Jaaved Jaafferi’s comment went viral after he mocked his daughter Alaviaa’s profession as a content creator and influencer on Prime Video India’s reality show “The Tribe”. Most recently, the “Oops Ab Kya” actor addressed his remarks, calling iconic figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela the real influencers.
In an interview with “Humans of Bombay”, Jaaved Jaaferi addressed his viral remark, admitting it was “tongue in cheek” and not “below the belt.” He explained his point by highlighting how individuals from villages, living in small huts, strive for validation. Acknowledging their struggles, he stated that he understands their background and believes content creation is their way of escaping a “suffocating life.”
Jaaferi articulated his belief, mentioning, “I see someone dancing in a weird way, but I understand where they are coming from, and it’s emotional also because I know they are living a very difficult life. There is no appreciation, and they are looking for some kind of validation,” further adding not everyone on social media is for the purpose of monetization.
Jaaferi criticized social media content where people change outfits with a quick turn or lip-sync to songs. He emphasized the importance of creating original content.
“There are people dancing, singing, doing martial arts, but all of this time pass. We are consuming so much mediocrity that we are turning mediocre. It’s hypnotizing you, and it becomes an addiction. People are just looking and consuming, and it’s all nonsense,” he said.
The “Oops Ab Kya” actor shared his belief that a true influencer is someone who inspires others to take action in their lives. He illustrated his point by citing Mahatma Gandhi, Anna Hazare, and Nelson Mandela, who started movements that genuinely influenced people.
For those unaware, Jaaved criticized influencers during the reality show, saying, “There’s no actual process to become an influencer. Any Tom, Dick, and Harry is becoming an influencer.”
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