Instagram Influencers are an important part of the Gen Z culture. They have quite an influence over the youth and with influence comes a lot of responsibility. It’s important to make sure to propagate the right information so that, the audience is not misled. Spreading positivity is equally important. Here are 6 influencers who are doing it the right way.
1. Kusha Kapila
Kusha Kapila is a Delhi based actress, comedian and fashion influencer. She propagates body positivity like no one does. She teaches us that it is important to embrace our body. You will often find Kusha, either posting a picture without a filter and proudly showing off her acne, or you will find her show her transformation journey. Kusha is a dose of laughter you will need in a day, be it her Billi Maasi or Zulmi Aunty, Kusha has her fans ranging from Rhea Kapoor to Karan Johar. Kusha made her Netflix Debut with “Ghost Stories”, she is also a part of Netflix Youtube’s Behensplaining. Instagram: @kushakapila
2. Ankush Bahuguna
Ankush Bahuguna is an actor, makeup enthusiast, comedian and fashion influencer. Ankush’s fans lovingly call him “Sapola” meaning snake. Ankush recently found interest in makeup and started his page, @wingitwithankush. He has done some brilliant work of art there, because of which he also received some hate and online trolling. But he has not only broken the stereotype of men doing makeup, but also propagated that it is important to embrace our skin without makeup. Ankush’s reels will make your stomach hurt out of laughter. He could just randomly wakeup, and story himself yawning and planting a kiss for his followers. Instagram: @ankushbahuguna
3. Vishnu Kaushal
Vishnu definitely raises the aesthetic quotient on Instagram. Be it his beautiful pendants or the summer print shirts, his “peach gang” definitely skip a beat at his posts. Vishnu is also a comedian, his reels on Punjabi Family or 90s kids will definitely make you smile. Most importantly, Vishnu is very open about Mental Health. He addresses these important concepts like anxiety, unproductivity. He is an avid reader and you would definitely learn something from him. Vishnu is like the boy-next-door, he would come on a story and tell you how terrible his day has been or will ask you take a break from Instagram occasionally. Instagram: @thevishnukaushal
4. Dolly Singh
Dolly Singh or Spill the Sass, began her journey a couple of years back. She is an actress, comedian and an influencer. Her most famous character was, “Raju Ki Mummy.” Dolly has been battling with body image issues because she was really lean and thin. Through her Instagram, she constantly tries to help people who face similar issues. She makes funny yet impactful content on issues like LGBTQ+ or mental health. You will also find Dolly in some really aesthetic sarees giving us fashion goals. Recently, she made her Netflix Debut on “Bhaag Beanie Bhaag”. Instagram: dollysingh.
5. Srishti Dixit
Srishti Dixit is a comedian, who was formerly seen in Buzzfeed India Videos. She has an amazing sense of humor and is extremely straightforward. Srishti knows how to call a spade, a spade. It’s hilarious to watch her react to people who troll her, because she nails them to ground with her words. Srishti also features in Netflix Youtube’s Behensplaining. Srishti’s character “Pintu” received immense love, because of the impactful messages she imparted through a funny sketch. Srishti’s Instagram is co-owned by her cat Patches, so you are will be getting some really sweet cat videos. Srishti also makes sure she makes content which is technically correct but has a tinge of humor it. Instagram: srishtipatch
During the devastating second wave of COVID-19, all of these influencers made sure that their accounts could be of some help in order to amplify requests for beds or oxygen. We are so grateful to them, for existing.