Shubhangi Atre on the dangers of YouTube guidance

Shubhangi Atre, who was last seen in Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain and is part of the film Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain – Fun on the Run!, believes people these days are seeking advice from YouTube because they want quick fixes.

She said, "People’s attention span has become very short because there are so many reels that even give wrong information, especially about health and many other things. That is why people just watch something quickly and move on. They don’t have much time or patience. So now it has become very important to verify information properly."

"But it is very important to check how much authenticity those videos really have," she added.

Responsibility Lies With Both Creators and Viewers

She stressed that no matter how the algorithm drives content, one should always verify the information. She said, "This is a matter of demand and supply. But as a responsible viewer, and also as a responsible actor, I feel we all have a responsibility. Viewers also have a responsibility to always verify properly before trusting anything."

"People becoming 'doctors' without any degree just by watching YouTube or WhatsApp videos is very wrong. By reading things on Google, everyone thinks they are a doctor. This is very, very wrong because you are playing with your health. You should always verify things with experts or real doctors. That is very important," she added.

People’s attention span has become very short because there are so many reels that even give wrong information, especially about health and many other things

- Shubhangi Atre

Importance of Awareness and Authenticity

She feels awareness is very important. "Being aware is necessary, and self-introspection is also important about who is creating the content. You should know the details about that person. If someone is giving you health tips, you must check whether they are doing it just for money or views or copying information from somewhere. It is very important to know how much authenticity the information really has," Shubhangi ended.