The recent Instagram buzz around Virat Kohli’s accidental like on actress Avneet Kaur’s post took an unexpected turn when singer and former reality show star Rahul Vaidya inserted himself into the conversation. What began as a minor digital slip by the cricketer has now turned into a broader online spectacle.
From ‘Accidental Like’ to Celebrity Jabs
After Kohli liked a fan page photo of Avneet Kaur—later calling it an “algorithmic glitch”—social media was flooded with reactions. But the surprise element came when Rahul Vaidya claimed that Virat Kohli had blocked him on Instagram, implying that there might be more to the story than just a technical error.
In a sarcastic video posted to his own Instagram, Vaidya mocked Kohli’s explanation:
“So, Virat Kohli blocked me. But just like the accidental like, maybe this too is an Instagram glitch! Maybe the algorithm told Kohli, ‘Let me block Rahul Vaidya for you.'”
His tongue-in-cheek comment quickly gained traction, sparking another wave of memes, support, and backlash.
Online Backlash and Personal Attacks
What may have been a joke for Vaidya soon turned sour. The singer revealed that he began receiving hateful messages—not just directed at him, but also targeting his wife Disha Parmar and his sister, who had no involvement in the incident.
Furious over the personal attacks, Rahul responded strongly:
“Abusing me is one thing but dragging my wife and sister into this shows the real face of some of these so-called fans. That’s why I say—Virat Kohli fans, you’re 2-kaudi ke jokers!”
His statement further escalated tensions online, with supporters and critics clashing across platforms.
Vaidya Clarifies His Stand on Kohli
Despite the controversy, Rahul made it clear that he still holds respect for Kohli as a cricketer but doesn’t feel the same about him as a person:
“I admire Kohli’s performance on the field, but beyond that, I don’t support how he handled this. Blocking someone over a joke? That’s not sportsman spirit.”
Kohli Maintains Silence
Virat Kohli, meanwhile, has chosen not to respond to Vaidya’s claims. After his initial clarification about the accidental like, the cricketer has remained focused on his IPL season with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Conclusion
What started as an accidental like has now snowballed into a messy celebrity feud. With social media fueling the fire, the line between public and private lives continues to blur. Whether it’s algorithm glitches or ego clashes, the drama around public figures shows no signs of slowing down.
