Social media personality Apoorva Mukhija, who also goes by The Rebel Kid or Kaleshi Aurat, has been involved in a scandal after she featured on Samay Raina’s program, India’s Got Latent, alongside Ranveer Allahbadia and Ashish Chanchlani. The controversy is a result of sexually suggestive comments that were made during the show and have resulted in several FIRs being lodged against the parties involved.
As the outrage grows, Apoorva Mukhija and Ranveer Allahbadia have both been called for questioning by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell and the National Commission for Women (NCW). During this, Apoorva has faced constant cyberbullying, including rape and death threats.
Rida Tharana Comes Forward in Support
Influencer Rida Tharana, a close friend of Apoorva, has publicly defended her, condemning the hateful attacks. Taking to Instagram, she wrote, “I’ve never doubted that some people hate women simply for being women—for breathing, existing, loving themselves, and daring to grow. A woman could have the same issue as anyone else, but the fact that she’s a woman always makes it worse.”
Rida’s Instagram story
Having shown concern for Apoorva’s health, Rida went on to say, “It’s so unfair, the hate and cruelty she’s being subjected to. I just hope none of you ever have to go through what she’s going through.”
Apoorva Dropped from Rajasthan Tourism Campaign
The scandal has also had professional consequences for Apoorva, as she has been taken off Rajasthan Tourism’s advertisement campaign for an award ceremony. She has also been summoned before the Maharashtra Cyber Cell in the ongoing probe.
The controversy started when Ranveer Allahbadia made a direct comment on parents’ intimacy on India’s Got Latent. Things went further when Apoorva swore at a contestant who made an offensive remark on women’s privates.
The controversy has started trending in large numbers on social media, with people sharply divided. Watch this space for more.
