‘Aligarh’ writer Apurva Asrani to delete social media handle citing lack of ‘authenticity and nuance’: ‘Been a fun journey’

On May 8, 2026, celebrated author Apurva Asrani will bid farewell to his personal Instagram account, @apurva_asrani, after ten years of sharing his creative journey online. He expresses his dissatisfaction with the evolving landscape of social media, where genuine connection has been overshadowed by algorithms and commercial profits.