“The trolling, the constant criticism, the negativity"
Alizeh Shah has spoken out after days of speculation about her well-being, confronting rumours about her death.
She addressed the emotional reason behind her sudden disappearance from Instagram.
The actress made headlines on April 27, 2025.
This was after she deleted all her Instagram posts and left behind a story message, saying: “I Quit.”
Her updated bio, “Not Dead”, added further concern, triggering an outpouring of confusion and sympathy online.
The actress took to her Instagram story to call social media “a hell” before wiping her profile clean.
The move sparked widespread concern that she may be struggling with suicidal thoughts.
While some users responded with compassion, others ridiculed her words, accusing her of attention-seeking.
Now, Alizeh Shah wrote a lengthy note detailing the emotional toll social media has taken on her.
She shared: “The trolling, the constant criticism, the negativity — it didn’t just hurt me emotionally, it’s now affecting my physical health.”
Alizeh explained that the mental strain had led her to withdraw not just from social media, but also from people around her.
She said what made matters worse was the irresponsible behaviour of some media outlets.
“Even after updating my bio and clearly saying I’m alive, some people still chose to spread rumours.
“News channels have contacted my parents, asking if I’m dead.
“Imagine what that does to a family – to a mother’s heart.”
Her words exposed the insensitivity of both social media users and news organisations in handling such a delicate matter.
She also revealed that she feels overwhelmed and physically sick from the pressure.
Alizeh Shah admitted she no longer knows if she will return to acting or social media.
Her plea was simple: “All I ask is for some space. Please stop contacting my family. Please stop making up stories.
“Please just let me breathe.”
While many continued to poke fun at her vulnerability, others expressed concern.
One user wrote:
“She is going through something and must get help.”
Another commented: “May Allah guide her and she finds peace.”
A third added: “Please just leave her alone. She doesn’t seem emotionally stable and might take a wrong step.
“If that happens all of you will have a hand in pushing her towards it.”
Alizeh Shah’s experience is a stark reminder of the emotional cost of living in the public eye.
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