Dia Mirza is a popular Bollywood actress and environmental activist who has been on Twitter since 2010. She has over 3 million followers and has been verified by the platform for more than a decade. However, recently she noticed that her account does not have a blue tick anymore, despite being a subscriber of Twitter’s paid blue tick service.
What is Twitter’s paid blue tick service?
Twitter’s paid blue tick service is a new feature that was launched in April 2021. It allows users to apply for a blue tick, which indicates that their account is authentic and of public interest. The service costs $2.99 per month and comes with other benefits such as longer tweets, customizable app icons, and access to exclusive newsletters and communities.
However, not everyone who applies for a blue tick gets one. Twitter has a set of criteria that users have to meet, such as being notable, active, and secure. Twitter also reserves the right to remove the blue tick from any account that violates its rules or changes its profile information.
Why did Dia Mirza lose her blue tick?
Dia Mirza took to Twitter on May 21, 2023, to ask why her account does not have a blue tick anymore, despite being a subscriber of the paid service. She wrote:
She also clarified that she has not changed her profile picture, which could be one of the reasons for losing the blue tick.
Her tweet received mixed responses from her fans and followers. Some suggested that it could be a technical glitch or a delay in updating her status. Others expressed their disappointment and frustration with Twitter for charging users for verification and removing it without explanation. Some also praised Dia Mirza for her work and said that she does not need a blue tick to prove her worth.
What is Twitter’s response?
Twitter has not officially responded to Dia Mirza’s query yet. However, it has previously stated that it is working on improving its verification process and addressing the issues faced by users.
Twitter’s paid blue tick service has been controversial since its launch. Many users have complained about its high price, lack of transparency, and inconsistency. Some have also accused Twitter of favoring certain celebrities and influencers over others.
On the other hand, some users have welcomed the service as a way to enhance their credibility and visibility on the platform. They have also appreciated the additional features and perks that come with it.
What are Dia Mirza’s upcoming projects?
Dia Mirza is not only an actress but also a producer, director, and UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador. She has been vocal about various social and environmental causes such as wildlife conservation, gender equality, and climate change.
She was last seen in Thappad (2020), a critically acclaimed film that dealt with domestic violence and women’s rights. She also made her web series debut with Kaafir (2019), a drama based on a true story of a Pakistani woman who was imprisoned in India for 14 years.
She is currently working on Dhak Dhak, a comedy film that revolves around a road trip taken by four women. The film also stars Ratna Pathak Shah, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Sanjana Sanghi. It is directed by Tarun Dudeja and produced by RSVP Movies.
