Sanajana Ganesan Shuts Down Trolls Targeting Son: In today’s digital age, where everything is fair game for trolls, it’s not uncommon for celebrities to face unwanted attention. But when their children are targeted, it crosses a line that shouldn’t be crossed.
Wife of cricketer Jasprit Bumrah recently became the latest to take a firm stand against online trolls who took to social media after her son Angad’s brief appearance at the cricket stadium. Watching her son, a toddler, being discussed online as entertainment sent Ganesan into action. She took to Instagram, defending her son and putting the trolls in their place, declaring that Angad was not there for anyone’s amusement.

She spoke openly about the vile nature of the internet and the consequences of dragging children into the limelight. And she's not the only one - earlier, Anushka Sharma, too, was vocal about protecting her children, Vamika and Akaay, from media intrusion and trolling.
During a match where Jasprit Bumrah helped Mumbai Indians secure a win, his wife Sanjana and son Angad were in the stands. The brief glimpse of Angad captured by the cameras ignited an online frenzy, turning the toddler into a subject of mockery. The couple, being well aware of how social media works, always tries to keep their son away from the public eye.
But after seeing the unsolicited attention Angad received, Sanjana made her feelings clear on Instagram Story: “Our son is NOT a topic for your entertainment.” She went on to express her frustration with the internet, calling it "a despicable, vile place to be."
In her heartfelt message, Sanjana further clarified that she and Jasprit brought Angad to the stadium simply to support his father, not to make him viral content. “We have no interest in our son being viral Internet content or national news,” she stated.
The mother of one then shared her dismay about how some online users threw around words like "trauma" and "depression" in reference to her baby, calling it a sad reflection of where society was heading. Her message was simple: a little honesty and kindness goes a long way.
Sanjana’s reaction isn’t a one-off incident. Another well-known cricketer’s wife, Vini Raman, faced a storm of hateful messages after Australia triumphed over India in the World Cup final. Despite her support for her husband's team, some fans targeted her with vile direct messages. The treatment that these women and their families receive is a reflection of a larger issue: online trolling, which has become more toxic and damaging.
Anushka Sharma, wife of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, has also expressed her desire to shield her children from such negative attention. Moving to London was her way of providing a normal life for Vamika and Akaay, away from the glaring spotlight. After pictures of her children were accidentally shared, Anushka swiftly addressed the issue, making it clear that her kids should not be subject to public scrutiny.
Her determination to protect her children from trolls and media exposure echoes Sanjana’s feelings—no child, no matter who their parents are, should be reduced to the subject of online ridicule or speculation.
These strong responses from cricketers' wives send a clear message: it’s time to draw a line when it comes to protecting children from the online world. Trolling can have real-life consequences, and as more and more celebrities speak up, they’re paving the way for healthier online spaces—ones where people show a little more empathy and a lot less judgment.