Ayesha Takia’s aesthetic evolution stands out for her refusal to be bullied by the internet
“Did you notice how I just didn’t respond? Very mindful, very cutesy, very demure”. Ayesha Takia in a still from Wanted (2009); Ayesha Takia now This is what Ayesha Takia’s indirect response to her trolls was after the internet underwent a mini eruption following recent posts made by the former actor. Back in the early 2000s, Ayesha was well on her way to being the poster face for the demure — pun intended — girl-next-door. While she embraced the limelight when it was shining down harsh on her, Ayesha has entirely moved on. And it’s been a while, almost a decade-and-a-half to be exact. A part of the internet however, clearly hasn’t. About a week ago, Ayesha shared a few videos of herself dressed to the nines in a gold and electric blue silk saree. She looked different. “Unrecognizable” as many of the comments under her posts and discussion forums elsewhere pointed out. However, what predictably ensued was downright bullying and shaming along with cries of deep disapproval of what she looks like now. It …