Zeeshan Ayyub calls it 'unfortunate' to see people reacting to 'anything'; says social media has given them 'unlimited power'

Zeeshan Ayyub recently shared how social media has given unlimited power to the people while he talked about the growing culture of online outrage, like in the case of the 'Ghooskhor Pandat' controversy. The actor called it "unfortunate" that people have started reacting strongly to "anything and everything." Let's take a look at what he has to say.

Zeeshan Ayyub says social media has given people unlimited power

Zeeshan Ayyub was quoted by the Hindustan Times as saying that social media has given people "unlimited power." He added, "People have started believing that (social media) is the entire world, but it’s not. It’s just a phase."

The actor expressed that the creative freedom is currently under pressure due to such online protests and outrages. However, Zeeshan added that initially things used to shock him, but it's not like that anymore. He said, "Now it’s more like, lo phir kuch ho gaya. Isse kadwahat zaroor aa jaati hai (Now it’s more like, 'Oh, here we go again, something has happened.' It definitely brings a certain bitterness). But if you take it too seriously, you won’t be able to work."

Zeeshan Ayyub's advice

He said that as actors and creative people, everyone should keep doing their bit, and "those who want to create a hindrance will do theirs. There’s no point getting too disturbed now."

More about Zeeshan Ayyub's upcoming projects

Zeeshan Ayyub will next feature in 'Assi', directed by Anubhav Sinha. The courtroom drama deals with the the subject of sexual assault cases. It also features Taapsee Pannu, Revathy, and Kani Kusruti. The cast also includes Kumud Mishra, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Seema Pahwa, Supriya Pathak Kapur, and Naseeruddin Shah.

According to the IMDb synopsis of the film, it is about "an investigator and defense team fighting to reveal shocking truths hidden beneath statistics and uncover the human cost behind the headlines."

The movie is slated to release on February 20, 2026.

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