Shehnaaz Gill has recently come under criticism after a viral interview clip showed her commenting on therapy in a way that many social media users found dismissive of mental health issues. The actress was asked whether she goes for therapy. She responded by saying she doesn’t feel the need for it and made a statement that many interpreted as trivialising mental health concerns. Scroll down to read the full story.
Shehnaaz Gill Receives Major Backlash After VIRAL Video Of Her Mocking Therapy Surfaces
Speaking to Pinkvilla, Shehnaaz said, “Therapy ki zarorat hie nahi hai. Therapy toh saamne walon ko chahiye jo akad maar rahe hai mere aage. Mujhe thodi chahiye? Main toh smile kar hie rahi hoon (There’s no need for therapy. Therapy is needed for those people who strut around me. Do I need it? I’m smiling anyway).”
WTF!! Shehnaaz got triggered When an interviewer asked this
— Gagan Choudhary (@trigguuuu) July 15, 2026
Interviewer to Shehnaaz: Mam Do you want therapy??
Shehnaaz replied angrily: why therapy?? I don't need therapy other people should take therapy who is showing attitude to me pic.twitter.com/asDl7T390J
She added, “Therapy unko zarorat hai, jo log apne aapko pata nahi kya samajhte hain. Unki ‘main’ down karo. Therapy hum logo ko bilkul zarorat nahi hai, jinme hai hie nahi yeh chize (Therapy is needed for those who do not know what they think of themselves. Lower their minds. Therapy is not needed for people like us who do not have these things).”
Internet REACTS
The comments sparked a wave of criticism online, with many social media users accusing her of making light of mental health struggles and undermining the importance of therapy. As of now, Shehnaaz has not issued any public statement addressing the controversy or the viral clip.
On the professional front, Shehnaaz Gill is preparing for the release of her Punjabi film Ishqnama. The film is all set to hit theatres on July 24, 2026.
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