Priyank Sharma: Trolls on my sexual orientation do affect me

Priyank Sharma was questioned about his sexual orientation with contestants throwing homophobic slurs during his stint in reality show Bigg Boss 11. The actor says trolls on his sexual orientation and character do affect him.

He added that his "loved ones" are also affected. "I think having an opinion or criticism is fine, but attacking someone's character is not acceptable. As a celebrity, I am open to criticism but there is a huge difference between criticism and insult," Priyank said in a statement.

"Trolls on my sexual orientation and character do affect me. Even if I decide to ignore it my loved ones are affected by it which bothers the most more than the trolls," he added.