“Log Kya Kahenge”

Three little words have held countless people hostage for generations:

“Log kya kahenge?”

What will people say?

We’ve all heard it. It whispers in our ears when we choose a career, fall in love, decide what to wear, chase a dream, or simply wish to live differently. It’s a phrase wrapped in fear, an invisible chain that keeps us small. But here’s the truth: No matter what you do, people will always talk.

·       If you succeed, they’ll call you arrogant or just lucky.

·       If you fail, they’ll say they warned you.

·       If you stay quiet, you’re weak.

·       If you speak up, you’re too bold.

So why waste your precious life trying to please them? The “log” you’re worried about—will they pay your bills, mend your broken heart, fight your battles, or comfort you in despair?

No.

They’ll talk for a moment, then move on to gossip about someone else. Meanwhile, you’re left living a life shaped by their opinions instead of your joy. If you’re tired of living in fear of what people might say, here’s how you can start breaking free:

·       When that voice whispers, “Log kya kahenge?” ask yourself: So, what if they talk? Will it truly affect my life or happiness?

·       Focus on why you want what you want. A strong purpose silences the noise around you.

·       Take small steps to assert your choices. Wear the outfit you love. Speak up in meetings. Express your opinions politely but firmly.

·       Spend time with people who encourage you, not those who pull you down.

·       Accept that not everyone will approve, and that’s perfectly okay. Their opinions are not your reality.

Look at Amitabh Bachchan. When he first came to Mumbai, he was rejected multiple times. People told him his voice was too deep. His looks were unconventional. They said: “Log kya kahenge? Tumhare jaise ladke hero nahi bante.” Even after achieving stardom, he faced bankruptcy in the 1990s. Newspapers wrote him off, and people whispered: “Dekha? Itna bada ban gaya tha, ab gir gaya.” But Amitabh Bachchan refused to give up. He reinvented himself, took up television with Kaun Banega Crorepati, and made a legendary comeback in entertainment history. Today, he’s not just an actor but a symbol of resilience and reinvention.

Your life belongs to you alone. It’s yours to shape and write. At the end of life, people rarely regret mistakes—they regret the chances they didn’t take because they feared what others might say. When you stop worrying about log kya kahenge, you unlock a superpower: freedom. You can breathe, dream bigger, love fiercely, and show up as your true self. You’ll discover courage you never knew you had, and you’ll inspire others trapped in the same fear. So wear the clothes that make you feel alive. Start the business you dream about. Sing. Dance. Write. Travel solo. Say “I love you.” Say “no” when you mean it. Live the life that makes your heart race—even if some call you foolish.

Because in the end, the world respects those who respect themselves. Let them talk. Let them judge. Let them gossip.

Smile and tell them:

“Log jo kahenge, woh unki kahani hai. Main apni kahani likh raha hoon.” “Whatever people say is their story. I’m writing my own.”

Go ahead. Live boldly. Write your story. And make it extraordinary.