Paresh Rawal calls social media a 'puking pot': 'Negativity shouldn't be spread, I am trying to improve'

Veteran actor Paresh Rawal is known for speaking his mind and in a recent interaction, he addressed the rising negativity on social media, urging people to be more mindful of what they post on the internet. Sharing his candid take, he compared social media to a “puking pot,” pointing out how users often express harsh opinions without much thought.

Speaking to PTI about the importance of maintaining positivity, he said, “I am trying to improve myself. In my opinion, social media is like a puking pot. It says what it wants to say. It should not be like that. Negativity should not spread. You have no right to say anything about anyone. Even if you are sure that the person is wrong, you have no right to criticise or demean them or tarnish their image. But I am saying all these things, and I am listening to myself. And I have done very little."




Rawal further admitted that while online hate does affect him at times, he makes a conscious effort to stay within limits. “Sometimes when I get angry, I get angry. But still, I keep a limit. I never abuse. Social media is a good medium to spread positivity. If there is negativity, stay away from it," he added.

The actor was recently involved in an online exchange after reacting to a post criticising Dhurandhar. The incident began when a radio jockey shared a reel on X, featuring two individuals delivering a sarcastic and humorous take on the film. Captioning the clip, she wrote, “Hahahaha. Best review of Dhurandhar! (sic).”

The post soon caught attention, prompting a sharp response from Rawal, who replied, “Your job as a stupid reporter is secured. Nobody wants it (sic).” His comment quickly drew a reaction from the RJ, who corrected him and pushed back, saying, “Get your facts right. I am not a reporter. You are just an actor, hugely distant from your art in real life."

Meanwhile, the 'Hera Pheri' actor also spoke reviewed 'Dhurandhar'. He spoke about the film during an interview with Jagran and said, "I am extremely impressed with ‘Dhurandhar’. I absolutely loved the film. I still haven’t gotten over it. I have already watched the first ‘Dhurandhar’ twice and have seen ‘Dhurandhar 2’ twice as well. I feel like going and watching it once more.”He further added, “The first part was entertaining, but the second ‘Dhurandhar’ is packed with so much detail that viewers will thoroughly enjoy it. After watching, you realise there are multiple layers to it. Only when you see the film do you understand what each reference it is pointing towards.”Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”