Rohit - Tuesday, May 06, 2025The off-field drama involving Indian cricket star Virat Kohli took a bizarre turn after singer Rahul Vaidya mocked Kohli’s explanation regarding the recent Avneet Kaur Instagram incident. Kohli, currently busy with IPL duties for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), recently issued a clarification over a 'liked' post that featured Avneet Kaur, claiming the action was unintentional and caused by Instagram’s algorithm.
But the controversy didn’t end there. Enter Rahul Vaidya.
Vaidya shared a cheeky Instagram story mocking Kohli’s explanation with a sarcastic monologue:
"Main kehna chahta hoon ki aaj ke baad aisa ho sakta hai ki algorithm bohot saare photos like karde jo maine nahi kare..."
In essence, the singer parodied Kohli's statement, insinuating that the excuse was too convenient and that such "accidental interactions" could become a new norm.
Shortly after this post, Vaidya claimed he was blocked by Virat Kohli on Instagram, though he jokingly blamed the same “algorithm” that Kohli referenced.
"Instagram ne bola hoga Virat Kohli ko ki, 'Main tere behalf pe Rahul Vaidya ko block kardeti hoon'."
Rahul Vaidya’s light-hearted jibe didn’t sit well with Kohli’s fans. The singer revealed that his family, including his wife and sister, were subjected to online abuse.
"Abusing me is one thing, but targeting my wife and sister who have nothing to do with this is crossing the line," he posted, calling Kohli’s supporters “jokers.”
In a later Zoom call, Vaidya further clarified his stance:
“I am a fan of Virat the cricketer, but I don’t endorse him as a human being.”
He emphasized that the entire episode was meant as a joke and expressed surprise over being blocked by the cricketer.
Virat Kohli earlier released a statement regarding the Instagram activity that sparked the controversy:
"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."
Despite this explanation, the issue blew up on social media, with memes, debates, and reactions from fans and critics alike.
What began as a minor Instagram interaction escalated into a full-blown social media episode, with celebrity voices like Rahul Vaidya adding fuel to the fire. While Kohli may have tried to shut down the controversy with his clarification, the public response and Vaidya’s parody ensured that it remained in the spotlight.
Whether this was truly a case of a social media “glitch” or a much-magnified misunderstanding, one thing is clear: in the age of algorithms and influencers, even a single like can go viral and spiral out of control.
