Nearly a week after Misha Agarwal¡¯s untimely death on April 24¡ªjust two days before her 25th birthday¡ªher brother-in-law has issued a statement confirming that Misha died by suicide. He revealed that the young content creator was overwhelmed by the pressure of social media, especially Instagram and YouTube, which had begun to consume every part of her life.
Misha Agarwal's family shares new statement, revealing how she was consumed by social media
According to the statement, Misha had centered her identity around her online following, with a phone wallpaper that showed her personal goal: ¡°1M Instagram followers¡± and ¡°10 lakh YouTube subscribers.¡± Her brother-in-law shared how she became emotionally shattered when her follower count began to drop. ¡°My little baby sister had built her entire world around Instagram and her followers, with a single dream of reaching more people and feeling loved,¡± he wrote. ¡°When the numbers started falling, she became distraught and felt like she had no worth.¡±
He described how Misha had spiraled into depression since early April, often crying and clinging to him while asking, ¡°Jijaji, what will I do if my followers decrease? My career will be over.¡±
¡°I kept telling her¡ªthis isn¡¯t your whole world. Instagram is not your life, it¡¯s just a side thing,¡± he said. He reminded her of her education, her LLB degree, and her preparations for the PCSJ exam, urging her to remember her real talents and bright future. "I tried to console her, explaining that this isn't her entire world, it's just her side job, and if it doesn't work out, it's not the end. I reminded her of her talents, her LLB degree, and her preparation for PCSJ, telling her one day she'll become a judge and doesn't need to worry about her career."
Despite his efforts to guide her away from the anxiety of online validation, Misha couldn¡¯t let go.
"Unfortuantely, my little sister didn't listen and became consumed by Instagram and followers that left our world forever. Tragically, she became so overwhelmed, she took her own life, leaving our family devastated," he concluded the statement.
Fans suspect there's more to the story
Misha Agarwal¡¯s fans flooded social media with emotional responses after her brother-in-law¡¯s statement was shared from her account. While many expressed deep sorrow over the pressure she quietly battled, some of her most dedicated followers have raised concerns, suggesting that something about the situation feels off. Several users have speculated that the statement may be covering up a more serious issue.
Harsjas Sethi, a content creator, commented on the post: "I spoke to her many times, she truly believed in herself and was headstrong and confident. She knew she would achieve this number. This seems like a cover, she seems to be going through something on her personal front. The family should probe further, I saw some of her close stories in the past, and it seems like she was affected by her emotions due to a person. This is so devastating."
Another user added, "I¡¯ve been following her content for a while. It¡¯s evident that she was intelligent and self aware. A person with this high intellect won¡¯t commit suicide for this petty reason. Their family members should¡¯ve known this and investigate further. Also this post sounds like victim blaming."
A third commented, "I'm truly sorry for your loss and my condolences go out to the family. However, if the real reason for her passing isn't something the family wants to share, I think it would have been more respectful to simply say that rather than attributing it to something that may not have been the cause. It's important to honor her memory truthfully. Its better to keep private rather than pointing to something that might not be true."
A fourth Instagrammer commented, "Bro something's really fishy," while another wrote, "No, No I don't believe this."
On April 26, Misha's family sent shockwaves through the content creation community, revealing the death of the 24-year-old just two days before her birthday. At that time, they didn't reveal the cause of Misha's death.
Misha was known for her vibrant personality and humorous content, often highlighting everyday struggles faced by women and creating relatable moments for the Gen-Z audience. She had built a strong online presence with over 358,000 followers on Instagram and 21,300 subscribers on YouTube.