Apoorva Mukhija, better known as The Rebel Kid, is back in the spotlight, and once again for the wrong reasons and the content creator made her Bollywood debut in Nadaaniyan, starring Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor, but controversies continue to overshadow her work. She first faced backlash during her appearance on India’s Got Latent, where crude remarks made on air led to FIRs against all involved, including her. She later shared screenshots of rape threats, acid-attack threats, and death threats on Instagram with the caption, “That’s not even 1%,” as proof of the toll online outrage had taken on her. Now, her ex-boyfriend Utsav Dahiya has accused her of cheating, lying, and using him for social media engagement.
India’s Got Latent Controversy
Apoorva’s name first became synonymous with controversy after India’s Got Latent. She sat on a panel with Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina, where offensive remarks sparked outrage. FIRs were filed against everyone involved also the uproar hit Apoorva on a deeply personal level as she faced a flood of rape threats, acid-attack threats, and death threats online. In response, she posted screenshots on Instagram with the caption “That’s not even 1%,” turning her pain into a stark reminder of how online outrage can quickly spill into real-world trauma.
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Rift With Sufi Motiwala
Just when she appeared to be regaining balance, more turbulence followed. During The Traitors, Apoorva’s bond with influencer Sufi Motiwala grew. However, on August 17, Sufi announced that he had distanced himself from her alter ego, Rebel Kid. He accused her of showing no accountability and letting online harassment spiral unchecked. His statement made clear that while he did not reject Apoorva as a person, he rejected the persona that fueled toxicity.
Utsav Dahiya Drops Song Against Apoorva
The latest storm came from her ex-boyfriend Utsav Dahiya. He released a song on Instagram titled Cute Little Red Flags. In the track, he accused her of cheating, spreading lies about him, and using him for sympathy and engagement. He further claimed that she once called him “ghatiya” online just to gain traction. Without naming her directly, Utsav hinted at Apoorva, and netizens quickly connected the dots.
Who Is Utsav Dahiya?
Apoorva and Utsav publicly announced their breakup in January this year. Utsav describes himself in his Instagram bio as an investment banker, Leo, and Air Force brat who has lived in Chandigarh, Mumbai, and Sydney. His tagline reads, “Experiences are worth investing in.” He remains active on social media, where he has built a following of over 39.7k users and his recent post stirred debates about toxic relationships and the pressures of internet fame.
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