Singer Rahul Vaidya took a dig at cricketer Virat Kohli after the latter issued a clarification regarding a recent social media controversy. The row began when Kohli’s Instagram account liked a post featuring influencer Avneet Kaur, sparking fan chatter across platforms. Kohli later stated it was an unintentional interaction caused by the app’s algorithm, but the explanation invited ridicule from Rahul Vaidya.
Kohli Blames Instagram Algorithm for Viral ‘Like’
Virat Kohli responded to the buzz, saying: “I’d like to clarify that while clearing my feed, it appears the algorithm may have mistakenly registered an interaction. There was absolutely no intent behind it. I request that no unnecessary assumptions be made. Thank you for your understanding.”
Though Kohli’s clarification slightly cooled the social media frenzy, it reignited after Rahul Vaidya posted mocking stories on Instagram.
Rahul Vaidya Trolls Kohli With Satirical Stories
In a sarcastic post, Vaidya mimicked Kohli’s explanation, saying: “Main kehna chahta hoon ki aaj ke baad aisa ho sakta hai ki algorithm bohot saare photos like karde jo maine nahi kare. So, jo bhi ladki ho, please don’t do PR around it because it is not my mistake. It is Instagram’s mistake, okay?”
He also alleged that Kohli had blocked him on Instagram, though he added mockingly that the block might be another Instagram glitch. “So guys, Virat Kohli has blocked me, as you all know. I think that too is an Instagram glitch… Instagram k algorithm ne bola hoga Virat Kohli ko ki, ‘Ek kaam kar, main tere behalf pe Rahul Vaidya ko block kardeti hoon’. Hain na?”
Singer Faces Online Backlash from Kohli’s Fans
Rahul’s mockery didn’t sit well with Virat Kohli’s fans, who began targeting him on social media. The singer revealed that the trolling extended beyond him to his wife and sister, sparking his frustration. “Virat Kohli’s fans are even bigger jokers than Virat! And now you are abusing me that’s fine but you are abusing my wife my sister… who have nothing to do with this! So I was right. That’s why you all Virat Kohli fans are jokers! 2 kaudi ke jokers.”
Rahul Clarifies His Intent, Distances from Kohli as a Person
During a Zoom call, Rahul Vaidya addressed the controversy, stating he never meant to attack Kohli seriously but was joking. However, he also made it clear that while he admires Kohli’s cricketing skills, he doesn’t support him personally. “Virat Kohli has blocked me for some reason. I am not even aware about the reason. I used to be his fan. I am still a fan of the cricketer, but I don’t endorse him as a human being.”
The singer emphasized that his original post was shared in jest and not to create controversy. This unexpected clash between a popular singer and India’s cricket icon has stirred strong reactions online, fueling debates over celebrity accountability and fan culture.
