Suhana Khan has spoken candidly about the challenges of growing up in the public eye and dealing with criticism on social media. In a conversation with NDTV, the actor reflected on online scrutiny, self-confidence and the lessons she has learned from both negative comments and positive interactions with fans.
The actor, daughter of Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan, was discussing her role as Veronica in Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies when the conversation turned towards confidence and the impact of social media on young people.
Suhana Khan on dealing with online criticism
Suhana admitted that handling criticism on social media has not always been easy for her. Rather than suggesting that she has completely learned to ignore negative comments, she acknowledged that she is still working on developing a healthier way of dealing with them.
“I don’t handle it very well, but I’m trying,” she said.
Interestingly, Suhana explained that experiencing unkind comments has also changed the way she values kindness. She said that meeting people in real life, particularly young women who approach her warmly, helps her distinguish between online commentary and genuine human interactions.
“Ironically, facing mean comments has made me appreciate kindness even more,” she said.
For Suhana, those personal encounters provide an important reminder that social media represents only one part of reality.
Suhana wants young girls to feel more confident
The actor also spoke about something she would like to change in the world. She said she hopes to encourage young girls to feel more comfortable and confident in themselves at a time when social media can place enormous pressure on appearance and self-image.
Suhana said she admired Veronica’s confidence and her ability to love herself. She also acknowledged that she has experienced periods when her own confidence was affected.
“I just want to make young girls feel confident,” she said, adding that she hopes to help them feel more comfortable with themselves despite the scrutiny surrounding appearance on social platforms.
Her comments highlight an issue that has become increasingly relevant to young audiences, as curated images and constant online commentary can influence how people perceive themselves.
Her experience with The Archies
Suhana also discussed her debut project, The Archies, in the same conversation. She revealed that she had not actually read the original Archies comic before being offered a role in the film.
Her mother, Gauri Khan, was familiar with the comic, while Suhana mainly knew it as a story involving a love triangle before joining the project.
Directed by Zoya Akhtar, The Archies introduced a new generation of performers to the screen, with Suhana playing Veronica Lodge alongside Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor and the rest of the ensemble cast.
For Suhana, the project became an important first step into feature-film acting and an opportunity to learn while working with an established filmmaker.
Suhana Khan has spoken about anxiety before
Suhana has previously been open about feeling anxious and worrying about small things. She has also spoken about her relationship with exercise, explaining that going to the gym is useful for her mental well-being as well as physical fitness.
Her willingness to discuss confidence, anxiety and online criticism has given audiences a more personal perspective on the pressures that can accompany growing up in the public eye.
As she continues to build her acting career, Suhana’s comments suggest that learning to separate online noise from real-world experiences remains an important part of her journey.
