Modern Day Ram vs Ravan: Creators Who Slay Online Trolls & Negativity
In the epic Ramayana, Ram took on Ravan with bows, arrows, and strategy. Fast forward to 2025, and the battlefield has shifted. The modern-day “Ravans” aren’t demons with ten heads, but trolls, cancel culture, and endless waves of online hate. And standing tall against them? India’s creators, who are rewriting what resilience, humour, and self-expression look like in the digital age.
The New-Age Battlefield: The Internet
Social media gives creators the power to connect with millions, but it also opens the floodgates to relentless negativity. Whether it’s body shaming, sexist remarks, or unwanted “gyaan,” trolls are always ready with a keyboard. The question is: do you give in, or do you rise above?
For many of India’s creators, the answer has been clear, they’ve chosen to fight, not with fire, but with wit, vulnerability, and unshakable authenticity.
Sakshi Sindwani: Fashion with Fearlessness
Better known as @stylemeupwithsakshi, Sakshi Sindwani has carved a space where fashion meets body positivity. She turns her platforms into runways that celebrate all shapes and sizes, proving style is for everyone.
While trolls target her with body-shaming comments or snarky takes on her bold fits, Sakshi doesn’t shy away. She struts through the noise, sometimes with humour, sometimes with powerful narratives, reminding people that true fashion is about confidence, not measurements. In doing so, she’s changing the conversation around inclusivity in Indian fashion.
Ankush Bahuguna: Breaking Stereotypes, One Reel at a Time
Men in beauty? Ankush Bahuguna has been championing it before it was cool. Through Wing It With Ankush, he has created a safe space where beauty is for everyone. The trolling? Predictable, “Makeup is for women,” “This isn’t masculine.” But Ankush doesn’t flinch. His witty comebacks, candid posts, and stunning tutorials flip those stereotypes on their head, proving that makeup is about creativity, not gender.
Dolly Singh: Comedy, Clapbacks & Courage
Dolly Singh is no stranger to hate. From her fashion choices to her outspoken takes, trolls never hold back. But Dolly? She’s the queen of clapbacks. Whether it’s through savage replies, hilarious reels, or interviews where she calls out toxicity, Dolly embodies courage. She reminds her followers that creators don’t owe anyone silence, they owe themselves honesty.
Why This Matters
For every creator who stands up against hate, there are thousands of fans who feel empowered to do the same. The modern-day Ramayana isn’t about one hero versus one villain, it’s a collective story of voices fighting for dignity, inclusivity, and freedom of expression online.
As India celebrates Dussehra and the triumph of good over evil, these creators remind us that the fight isn’t mythical anymore, it’s happening on our feeds, timelines, and comment sections.
The Takeaway
Trolls may have ten heads (and ten accounts), but creators have something stronger: a community that believes in them. Just like Ram’s victory wasn’t just his own, today’s digital wins belong to every follower who chooses kindness over cruelty.
This Dussehra, let’s celebrate the creators who are slaying their Ravans, one post, one clapback, and one brave act at a time.
