“When I first sang it, I was very young. And I sang it with a lot of hope. But I’ve also sang it over the years, I’ve sang it while I was sad. And I’ve sang it when I was happy. But now, today, you know how I sing it? I sing it in power,” she said.

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Since its theatrical release in December 2023, Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal has remained a major topic of conversation, one of the reasons also being the characters that defined its story. Among these was Triptii Dimri, whose role alongside Ranbir Kapoor drew attention and sparked intense public debate. She has now addressed the criticism and trolling she faced after the film’s success.

In a recent interview with India Today, Triptii admitted that while she tries to maintain a stoic facade, the backlash on social media can be difficult to go through. She shared, “It is difficult. I try to put on a strong face sometimes and be like, ‘No, it doesn’t affect me. I don’t get affected, or I am going to push it under the rug’. But it doesn’t work that way, it does somewhere, pinch you.” 

Despite the negativity, Triptii remains unapologetic about her involvement in the project. She shared that participating in Animal was a deliberate, personal decision she feels confident about. She said, “It is a film that I did, and I am proud of it. There is nothing about that film that I am not proud of. It is a choice that I made for myself, and I was comfortable with. And I think I am proud of every film that I have done, whether it is Bulbbul or whether it is Qala.”

Triptii also expressed her frustration about the double standards often applied to women in the industry, mentioning that they are frequently subjected to harsher judgment than their male counterparts. She added, “It is not fair, I feel. We are very quick to judge. And only the girl.” 

Animal, which featured an ensemble cast including Ranbir Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor, and Bobby Deol, concluded with a post-credit scene hinting at a sequel, Animal Park. As she moves forward, Triptii is focusing on her upcoming projects. She will next be seen in Maa Behen, a film that also stars Madhuri Dixit, Ravi Kishan, and Dharna Durga. The movie will release on June 4 on Netflix.

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