The tragic death of 24-year-old influencer Misha Agrawal last month left the social media world stunned. Known for her bubbly presence and engaging content, Misha died by suicide on April 24, just 2 days before her 25th birthday. Her family later revealed that she had been battling severe depression, triggered by a steady drop in her Instagram followers.
Her sister, Mukta Agrawal, emotionally disclosed how Misha had built her identity around her growing online platform, with dreams of hitting a million followers. According to her, the declining numbers crushed Misha¡¯s self-worth. Mukta shared that her sister often cried, fearing that her career was over without her followers.
While the internet initially poured in condolences and kind words for the grieving family, the tone has taken a sharp turn. On May 13, Misha¡¯s family posted a reel from her official account, along with a tribute-filled caption. The message described Misha as their "world", a girl who was calm, grounded, spiritual, and full of light, a loving daughter, sister, and dedicated follower of Lord Mahadev.
But instead of comfort, the post ignited a wave of criticism. Many fans and fellow creators found it unsettling that the family continued to post content from Misha¡¯s account.
Popular food influencer Sarah Hussain did not hold back, calling the act ¡°disrespectful¡± and urging the family to stop. Several users speculated whether the full truth behind Misha¡¯s passing had actually been revealed. One comment asked why the family was ¡°milking her death¡±, while another wrote, ¡°Her family is definitely hiding a very big truth about her.¡±
Suspicion only grew as people questioned the timing and tone of the family¡¯s posts. Some even wondered if the initial announcement had been a prank or social experiment. But the outpouring of heartfelt tributes quickly confirmed the devastating reality, Misha was gone, leaving a void her followers were not ready for.
Now, that grief has turned to confusion and anger, as people grapple with the uncomfortable reality of mourning someone whose digital legacy is still being curated, and controlled, by those she left behind.