One thing all television actors believe in and something that also bothers them is that the audience knows them and views them for the character that they play on screen. Leena Jumani, who plays the role of Tanu in Kumkum Bhagya, has also been a target by fans of the show who call her out for separating Abhi and Pragya. Looks like the actress finally decided to give it back to trolls who abuse her on social media for playing a negative role on television. Leena took to Instagram and wrote a long message for everyone who sees her as Tanu and not Leena.

She wrotes, "Thanks alot everyone. I am glad to know that you guys hate me so much because of my character”tanu” in kum kum Bhagya, your hatred makes me act even better in the show.. ( its been 4 years u guys are tagging everyone from the show)?? I really appreciate that you have all the time in the world to abuse me for the character that i have been playing and appreciating my acting “in a way” but one thing I wanna say to all my sadist haters is that “Tanu” my character is negative , I am playing Tanu and this is my job..No matter what character i play in life i will give my 💯 % and I am giving my 💯 % in playing Tanu’s character.. [sic]"

Check out her post right here:

Thanks alot everyone. I am glad to know that you guys hate me so much because of my character”tanu” in kum kum Bhagya, your hatred makes me act even better in the show.. ( its been 4 years u guys are tagging everyone from the show)?? I really appreciate that you have all the time in the world to abuse me for the character that i have been playing and appreciating my acting “in a way” but one thing I wanna say to all my sadist haters is that “Tanu” my character is negative , I am playing Tanu and this is my job..No matter what character i play in life i will give my 💯 % and I am giving my 💯 % in playing Tanu’s character.. Hence you guys proved it by hating me so much. I never got nominated in negative role but in Sautan role and u guys made me realise that it’s okay for not getting nominated because we love you “in a way” so thank u once again, keep hating me. Because that’s an achievement when u play a negative character like “Tanu” . Remember one thing “Koi bura dikhta hai tabhi achhe ki pahechan hoti hai” and I am glad ki wo achhai dekhane Wali buri main hoon. Dhanyawad🙏

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We totally agree with the actress on this. We do hope that fans are able to differentiate between actors and the characters they play on television. What are your thoughts on this? Tell us in the comments below and stay tuned with us for more.

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