Actor Saif Ali Khan expressed his concern about the potential negative impact of social media, stating that it can be dangerous for individuals, including himself.
Khan, who does not actively use well-known social media platforms such as X and Instagram, pointed out that these platforms can easily engulf a person in negativity and waste valuable time that could be better utilised for more productive activities.
"Personally, I think it's too time-consuming. Sometimes I surf Instagram, and I spend half an hour reading the most inane things. My wife said I'm not doing the right things. Then I deleted the app because I feel I've wasted a lot of time compared to something I could be reading in a book or doing something more concrete with my time.
"It's (social media) never-ending. It can really suck you in. I don't like that because it's dangerous for someone like me. Also, I don't want to engage too much with negativity, which also can happen. So sometimes I find that this is just not for me,” Khan said.
The 54-year-old actor was speaking at the India Today Mumbai Conclave 2024 on Thursday evening.
Khan said if he ever joins a social media platform, then he would start taking it too seriously.
"I mean, how would I do it? Is it just showing off about my life? And then, how would that make people feel? Would it be fake? Or would I say, how do I present the best picture of myself? And then before I know it, I've kind of gone slightly mad doing this. And I don't know because I would take it too seriously," he said.
He further said he feels content with the work he is doing and money he is making in life.
"I like the balance between work and holidays and kind of how to relax. And I feel quite at peace. I'm also okay with nothing looking over my shoulder at what someone else is doing and comparing to that. And I think a lot of Instagram also is about comparing.
"I get a bit stressed out doing that. Like, ‘What's he doing? Why aren't I?' And then forget it. Delete it. Read a book or learn some song on the guitar or plan a holiday or cook something. So, I engage well with life. I have quite a busy life, and I just don't see this (social media) as part of it,” Khan added.
The actor, who is married to Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan, who is counted among the most followed celebrities in India, said not being on social media is currently a “cool thing” and doesn’t affect his brand value as an artist.
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