Pranshu, a 16-year-old self-taught makeup artist from Ujjain, who shared makeup and beauty content on their Instagram handle, tragically took their own life after receiving a barrage of hate comments on a Diwali Instagram reel where they showcased a saree transition.
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According to actor Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju from the ‘Made In Heaven’ web series, the artist faced over 4,000 homophobic remarks in the comment section, prompting them to succumb to suicide.
With a following of over 16,500 on their Instagram account ‘glamitupwithpranshu’, this heartbreaking incident highlights the severe impact of online harassment.
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