Deepika Padukone trolled for collaborating with WHO on mental health amid coronavirus crisis

Given the current situation prevailing all around the world owing to the Coronavirus scare, celebrities have been joining hands with government authorities and other organizations to create awareness on the effects of the deadly virus. Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone has also been doing the same of late and is making the most of her social media handles to reach out to her fans.The Chhapaak actress had announced that she will be teaming up with Dr Tedros, director-general of World Health Organization (WHO) to discuss the importance of mental health amidst the Coronavirus crises. The actress revealed that she will be going live with Dr Tedros on April 23rd at 7 pm IST.

However soon, the actress received a backlash from her fans the same. Fans were unhappy with Deepika's collaboration with Dr Tedros. Some even went on to say that they have lost respect for the actress and won't watch her films anymore. On the work front, Deepika had kick-started the shoot for a movie helmed by Shakun Batra just a few days before the lockdown was announced. It also features Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ananya Panday in the lead roles. Let us have a look at some of the reactions by her fans on social media.

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— Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) April 19, 2020

WHO has been doing a lot of promoted campaigns after COVID outbreak exposed their credibility and USA stopped the funding. This is also one of the promotional campaign. Deepika has no concern about mental health or reality of Tedros. It's all about money.

— THE SKIN DOCTOR (@theskindoctor13) April 19, 2020

This girl has lost her mind.
I was fan of her but after jnu issue I unfollowed her and after this one i hate her.

— Swapnil Chaudhari (@Swapnil74219485) April 19, 2020

What is wrong with you. You are associating with the man who, by protecting China, helped the virus to spread globally and become a pandemic.

— KavitaM 🇮🇳 (@Kavita_M57) April 20, 2020

My respect for Deepika has gone down million times. I will no more watch her movies. Sorry but this is my view.

— StayHomeStaySafe 😷 (@JerryBhutia) April 19, 2020

Well it's entirely ur choice @deepikapadukone but kindly give it a thought tht how can people accept the bhakshak (भक्षक) as rakshak (रक्षक). Nobody would like him answering the questions on that programme when he should answer questions regarding his conduct during #COVID19.

— Pranav Mahajan (@pranavmahajan) April 19, 2020

How did Ms. Padukone end up with such a bad PR agency. Terribly bad calls for a while now. pic.twitter.com/Ck1ekC9YKE

— Sunanda Vashisht (@sunandavashisht) April 19, 2020

Is she stupid ?
Or is she that stupid ? https://t.co/umw7BVRP7h

— Nandini 🇮🇳 (@NAN_DINI_) April 20, 2020