Parineeta Chopra, Just Like Us, Loved Netflix’s Adolescence
Bollywood celebs have been vocal about their love for Netflix's mini-series Adolescence. Parineeti joined the conversation by sharing an article in which the show writer says he won’t be giving his son a smartphone until he turns 14.

Parineeti Chopra is the latest Bollywood star to back Adolescence, the gripping Netflix drama, written by Jack Thorne. As discussions around digital well-being and teenage smartphone use grow, Chopra added her voice to the debate by sharing her support on Instagram. Jack Thorne, known for This Is England, Help and National Treasure, has a knack for addressing tough social issues. His latest work, Adolescence, has not only topped Netflix charts but also sparked conversations about smartphone addiction and the toxic influence of online spaces on teenagers.
Bollywood celebrities have been vocal about the mini series’ message, using social media to stress the importance of limiting smartphone access for young children. Parineeti joined the conversation by sharing an article in which Thorne revealed he won’t be giving his eight-year-old son a smartphone until he turns 14. Chopra simply wrote “Yes", showing her full agreement with his stance.
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The gripping show follows the seemingly ordinary Miller family, whose 13-year-old son, Jamie, falls prey to radical online misogyny, ultimately committing a horrifying act of violence against a female classmate. In researching the show, Thorne delved into the dark corners of the internet, showing the alarming ease with which young minds can be manipulated. The series has become a cultural phenomenon, spurring discussions among parents, educators and policymakers worldwide.
Thorne himself has been vocal about his concerns regarding smartphone use among children. He has stated that while he does not want to isolate his son from his peers, he believes keeping smartphones out of bedrooms until kids are old enough to handle them responsibly is crucial. He even went a step further, advocating for a nationwide ban on smartphone sales to children under 16, likening their regulation to cigarette sales. “Why do kids need smartphones? They can have phones – but not smartphones," he argued in his interview with The Times.
As for Parineeti Chopra, she has an exciting lineup of projects ahead. The actress is gearing up for her debut in the OTT space with an upcoming Netflix series. Additionally, she is said to be working on a romantic comedy, which will be directed by Dhruv Tripathi.
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