Published 18:35 IST, November 30th 2020

Payal Ghosh responds to the criticism after receiving Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar award

Actor and politician Payal Ghosh recently received Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar award but got trolled on social media. On Monday, Ghosh replied to the criticism

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Actor and politician Payal Ghosh on Saturday took to her Twitter handle to share pictures of Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar award bestowed on her. But actor got trolled later on social media as it was t clear as to which category she won award for.

Slamming criticism, Ghosh on Monday wrote, "Before trolling me you (trolls) should’ve checked my Wikipedia, idiots.I have done some legendary movies down south and a relevant one in bollywood. After mishap happened followed by break-up that le me to depression and panic attacks. Hv lost years fighting it or else would have done much more films. Lost years fighting for truth but I have some great things lined up. So do your research and n vomit on twitter."

Ghosh revealed that she couldn't attend ceremony on vember 26 and shared pictures of trophy that came to her residence.

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"Hard work goes a long way and I really want youth to take it up. Moments like se really humbles me," wrote Ghosh. Recently actor Richa Chha was also awarded Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar award by Maharashtra Goverr for her contribution to Indian cinema.

Actor Payal Ghosh joins Ramdas Athawale’s RPI

Payal Ghosh, who accused filmmaker Anurag Kashyap of raping her, joined Republican Party of India (Athawale). She along with some ors joined party in presence of its chief and Union Minister Ramdas Athawale.

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Talking to a digital portal, Ghosh revealed that it was Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's teachings that pushed her to join RPI. "I was influenced by BR Ambedkar's teachings because it says education is t about degrees, but it is about your outlook towards life. And it teaches you to be an independent thinker and I completely agree with him on this," Ghosh told Outlook.

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Ghosh was appointed vice president of women's wing of party. Athawale said that entry of Ghosh and ors into party would strengn it.

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18:35 IST, November 30th 2020